verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

linger, dawdle, pilfer

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Example Sentences

Example:The project lingered in development for years before it was finally completed.

Definition:To remain in one place or continue in a state for a longer time than necessary or expected; to be slow in making progress or operational performance.

From linger

Example:Though he had a lot of work to do, he dawdled in his office, spending more time on social media.

Definition:To waste time; to go slowly about one's work or business; to take a long time to do something.

From dawdle

Example:The claims of the employees were that their boss pilfered away their motivation by never providing any challenges.

Definition:To steal small quantities of something over a period of time; to pilfer away from a task or project by being slow or inefficient.

From pilfer