verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

regress, decline, remain

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Example Sentences

Example:The project's progress regressed due to unforeseen technical issues.

Definition:to go back or revert to an earlier or less developed state or condition; to go backward in development

From regress

Example:Despite his best efforts, his health declined with the onset of old age.

Definition:to decrease in size, strength, or quality; to become worse or worse off; to fall away or back

From decline

Example:He remained a child in his father's eyes, always dependent on him.

Definition:to stay in the same state, position, or condition; to keep or stay as it is

From remain