labor over

labor over someone or something

to work hard on someone or something. The surgeon labored over the patient for four hours. I labored over this painting for months before I got it the way I wanted it.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Severinus	-	Ancient Roman
Rok	-	Slovene
MartÍN	mahr-TEEN	Spanish
Best	[best]
Mercer	['mə:sə]
Samuel	['sæmjuəl]