Linger and Prevail

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Linger verb - To move or act slowly.

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Prevail and linger are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prevail" instead a verb "Linger".

Nearby Words: lingering, lingerer

Prevail verb - To continue to operate or to meet one's needs.

Usage example: a custom that still prevails in many areas of Africa

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Linger and prevail are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Linger" instead a verb "Prevail".

Nearby Words: prevailing, prevalent

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