verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

dawdle, linger, prolong

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Example Sentences

Example:He dawdled through the office, barely moving.

Definition:To act in a slow, lazy, or wasteful manner, taken time to do something.

From dawdle

Example:They lingered over their coffee at the café, enjoying the conversation.

Definition:To remain in one place for a longer time than necessary or desired.

From linger

Example:It seems the speech will prolong the meeting.

Definition:To make longer in duration, especially beyond the usual or necessary time.

From prolong