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How to pronounce “languish”

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Pronunciation guide for languish

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of languish with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: A Safe Pathway to Resettlement for Migrants and Refugeesare forced to languish in dangerous situations for decades,
Definition summary: (intransitive) To lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness. [from 14th c.]

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A Safe Pathway to Resettlement for Migrants and Refugees

are forced to languish in dangerous situations for decades,

[Verb]
(intransitive) To lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness. [from 14th c.]
(intransitive) To pine away in longing for something; to have low spirits, especially from lovesickness. [from 14th c.]
(intransitive) To live in miserable or disheartening conditions. [from 15th c.]
(intransitive) To be neglected; to make little progress, be unsuccessful. [from 17th c.]
(transitive, obsolete) To make weak; to weaken, devastate. [15th–17th c.]
(intransitive, now rare) To affect a languid air, especially disingenuously. [from 18th c.]

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