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to languish
01
to lose strength or energy
02
become feeble
03
have a desire for something or someone who is not present
04
to fail to be successful or make any progress
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*** to exist in an unpleasant or unwanted situation, often for a long time
Example
After several weeks without rain, the plants began to languish in the intense heat.
His career appeared to languish after several setbacks and missed opportunities.
Locked away in a dark room, he felt his spirit languish, longing for the warmth of the sun.
Her dreams seemed to languish as she struggled to find time to pursue them.
The patient continued to languish in the hospital bed, unable to regain his strength after the surgery.
