linger

  1. Verb.  (intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
  2. Verb.  (intransitive) To remain alive or existent although still proceeding toward death or extinction; to die gradually.
  3. Verb.  (intransitive, often followed by {{term) To consider or contemplate for a period of time; to engage in analytical thinking or discussion.

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This entry was last updated on RefTopia from its source on 3/20/2012.