CEFR B2

languish

verb

Meaning

To lose strength, energy, or spirit; to become weak or feeble.

Examples

Without attention, the plants in the neglected garden began to languish.
He felt his enthusiasm languish as the project dragged on.

Synonyms: weaken, fade, wither, droop

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languish (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈlæŋɡwɪʃ/

Definition

To lose strength, energy, or spirit; to become weak or feeble.

Examples

Without attention, the plants in the neglected garden began to languish.
He felt his enthusiasm languish as the project dragged on.
The economy continued to languish for several years after the recession.

How to Use languish

languish in (prepositional phrase): To exist in a state of neglect or inactivity within a place or situation. — "Without proper care, the historical documents began to languish in the archives."
languish from (prepositional phrase): To suffer from a lack of something essential, leading to weakness or decline. — "The small business continues to languish from a lack of customers."

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