How Do You Spell BELABOR?

Pronunciation: [bɪlˈabə] (IPA)

Belabor is a verb that means to excessively dwell on or attack a point or idea. Its spelling can be confusing, as the "e" after the "b" can lead to mispronunciation. The IPA phonetic transcription for belabor is /bɪˈleɪbər/, which indicates that the stress is on the second syllable, and the vowel sound in the second syllable is a long "a." It is important to note that in British English, the spelling is belabour with a "u" instead of an "o."

BELABOR Meaning and Definition

1. Belabor is a transitive verb that can be defined as the act of emphasizing or dwelling on a point to an excessive or tedious extent. When someone belabors a topic or issue, they excessively discuss or explain it, often for a prolonged period, leading to a sense of repetition or redundancy. This word is typically used to describe a situation where someone repeatedly and unnecessarily states or expands on a particular argument or idea, resulting in the point becoming tiresome or exaggerated.

   Belaboring can also refer to physically overdoing a task or activity by working on it excessively or exploring unnecessary detail. In this context, it implies a sense of excessive effort or unnecessary focus on minor aspects, leading to inefficiency or wasted energy.

   The term belabor often carries a negative connotation, as it implies an unproductive use of time and resources. It suggests that the individual fails to move on from a topic or task, causing irritation or boredom for those involved. Moreover, belaboring can hinder effective communication, as it may cloud the main message or dilute its impact.

   Synonyms for belabor include overemphasize, repeat excessively, harp on, dwell on, or beat a dead horse. Antonyms for belabor include understate, skim over, overlook, or ignore.

Common Misspellings for BELABOR

• blazor
• beaber
• behabior
• belair
• blaber
• behaibor
• belvior
• belabord
• elabor
• bellabor
• belabourd
• bellabour
• belebour
• bellwor
• Blauboc
• felator
• belable
• Delibor
• Belaber
• Beleor
• Bewalor
• blabar
• Daelabor
• Unlaboir

Etymology of BELABOR

The word "belabor" originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word "belefan", which means "to deprive of sleep by keeping awake" or "to exhaust with labor". It is a combination of "be-" (which intensifies the meaning) and "leofan" (to permit, allow). Over time, "belefan" evolved into "belabour" in Middle English, and eventually into the modern spelling of "belabor" in American English.

Idioms with the word BELABOR

• belabor the point The idiom "belabor the point" means to excessively or repetitively emphasize or discuss a particular topic or argument beyond what is necessary or effective. It refers to repeatedly making the same point in an exaggerated or laborious manner, often causing annoyance or frustration.

Similar spelling words for BELABOR

• belabour,
• belfiore,
• bellbird,
• belford.

Conjugate verb Belabor

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have belabored

you would have belabored

he/she/it would have belabored

we would have belabored

they would have belabored

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been belaboring

you would have been belaboring

he/she/it would have been belaboring

we would have been belaboring

they would have been belaboring

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would belabor

you would belabor

he/she/it would belabor

we would belabor

they would belabor

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be belaboring

you would be belaboring

he/she/it would be belaboring

we would be belaboring

they would be belaboring

FUTURE

I will belabor

you will belabor

he/she/it will belabor

we will belabor

they will belabor

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be belaboring

you will be belaboring

he/she/it will be belaboring

we will be belaboring

they will be belaboring

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have belabored

you will have belabored

he/she/it will have belabored

we will have belabored

they will have belabored

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been belaboring

you will have been belaboring

he/she/it will have been belaboring

we will have been belaboring

they will have been belaboring

IMPERATIVE

we Let´s belabor

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was belaboring

you were belaboring

he/she/it was belaboring

we were belaboring

they were belaboring

PAST PARTICIPLE

belabored

PAST PERFECT

I had belabored

you had belabored

he/she/it had belabored

we had belabored

they had belabored

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been belaboring

you had been belaboring

he/she/it had been belaboring

we had been belaboring

they had been belaboring

PRESENT

I belabor

you belabor

he/she/it belabors

we belabor

they belabor

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am belaboring

you are belaboring

he/she/it is belaboring

we are belaboring

they are belaboring

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

belaboring

PRESENT PERFECT

I have belabored

you have belabored

he/she/it has belabored

we have belabored

they have belabored

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been belaboring

you have been belaboring

he/she/it has been belaboring

we have been belaboring

they have been belaboring

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it belabor

SIMPLE PAST

I belabored

you belabored

he/she/it belabored

we belabored

they belabored