(~s, ~ing, ~ed)
1.
When something such as an idea, feeling, or illness ~s, it continues to exist for a long time, often much longer than expected.
The scent of her perfume ~ed on in the room...
He was ashamed. That feeling ~ed, and he was never comfortable in church after that...
He would rather be killed in a race than die a ~ing death in hospital.
VERB: V adv/prep, V, V-ing
2.
If you ~ somewhere, you stay there for a longer time than is necessary, for example because you are enjoying yourself.
Customers are welcome to ~ over coffee until around midnight...
It is a dreary little town where few would choose to ~.
VERB: V adv/prep, V