decrepitude
nounA state of serious deterioration or weakness from age, wear, or neglect.
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Clear all filtersA state of serious deterioration or weakness from age, wear, or neglect.
To raise something in position, status, quality, or level.
Raise in level or standing
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To grow vigorously, develop well, or achieve success.
To anticipate or recognize that something is likely to happen.
To prevent or delay something through earlier action.
Done or spoken with little or no advance preparation.
With little preparation
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Something that comes before another thing and signals or contributes to its development.
Planned or considered in advance, especially before a wrongful act.
Refinement, worldly experience, or complexity of design or thought.
Refinement and experience
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Arising naturally or suddenly without advance planning or outside prompting.
To grow strongly or develop successfully.
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