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elapse

verb

/ɪˈlæps/

Meaning

to pass or go by, usually referring to time

Several hours elapsed before he finally returned home.

time elapses

pass, go by, slip away, expire

remain, stay

hours elapse, time elapses, days elapse

to gain an advantage over an opponent by skillful or clever action

Make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.

to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely

To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.

to speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords

To collapse or burst inward violently.