Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

Linger

Quicken

The most appropriate antonym of the word linger is quicken.

• Linger means "to stay or continue in a place or situation for a longer time than is necessary or expected."
• Quicken means "to make or become faster or more active."

The other words do not have the same meaning as linger, so they are not its antonyms.

• Stop means "to cease moving or operating."
• Wait means "to stay in one place for a period of time, especially in order to be ready for something or to meet someone."
• Defer means "to postpone or delay something."