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languish
[lang-gwish]
verb (used without object)
to be or become weak or feeble; droop; fade.
Whether the plant thrives or languishes and dies is heavily dependent on the climate.
to lose vigor and vitality.
Though she was once full of energy, her illness had caused her to languish.
to undergo neglect or experience prolonged inactivity; suffer hardship and distress.
to languish in prison for ten years.
to be subjected to delay or disregard; be ignored.
a petition that languished on the warden's desk for a year.
to pine with desire or longing.
to assume an expression of tender, sentimental melancholy.
noun
Archaic.the act or state of being neglected, losing vigor, or becoming weak.
Archaic.a tender, melancholy look or expression.
languish
/ ˈæŋɡɪʃ /
verb
to lose or diminish in strength or energy
(often foll by for) to be listless with desire; pine
to suffer deprivation, hardship, or neglect
to languish in prison
to put on a tender, nostalgic, or melancholic expression
Other 51Թ Forms
- languisher noun
- ˈԲܾԲ adverb
- ˈԲܾԳ noun
- ˈԲܾԲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of languish1
Example Sentences
Many Palestinian prisoners languish in what Israel calls “administrative detention,” a status created for Palestinians that allows lengthy detention without charge.
The bill languished for more than a year before he could revive it.
Among them were far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who called it a "grave mistake" that would "fuel Hamas and give it oxygen while our hostages languish in tunnels".
With both sides languishing in the bottom half of the table, securing a European trophy - and a place in next season's Champions League - would ensure they finish the campaign on a high.
According to Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of Realtors, inventory rose in March, homes are languishing longer on market and people are staying put.
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