What is another word for lingered over?

Pronunciation: [lˈɪŋɡəd ˈə͡ʊvə] (IPA)

Lingered over is a phrase that can convey various meanings depending on the context. Some synonyms for lingered over include procrastinated, delayed, dallied, prolonged, savored, relished, enjoyed, and basked in. These synonyms can be used in different situations such as delaying a decision, savoring a moment, or taking time to enjoy an event. Using synonyms can add depth and diversity to one's writing. When trying to add interest to a sentence, it is helpful to choose a synonym that captures the essence of the feeling or emotion one is trying to convey.

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What are the hypernyms for Lingered over?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Lingered over

  • If there are words and wrongs like knives, whose deep inflicted lacerations never heal - cutting injuries and insults of serrated and poison-dripping edge - so, too, there are consolations of tone too fine for the ear not fondly and for ever to retain their echo: caressing kindnesses - loved, lingered over through a whole life, recalled with unfaded tenderness, and answering the call with undimmed shine, out of that raven cloud foreshadowing Death himself.
    Charlotte Brontë

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