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dwell

verb
/dwel/

Meaning

to live in a place; to think about something for a long time
To live in or occupy a place; to think or talk about something at length.

Example Sentences

They dwell in a small cottage by the lake.

They dwell in a small cottage near the river.

Example Expressions

dwell on

Synonyms

reside, live, inhabit, stay, remain
Entry 1
reside, live, inhabit, stay
Entry 2
reside, inhabit, live, stay, remain

Antonyms

leave, depart, move, vacate
Entry 1
leave, depart, move, vacate
Entry 2
leave, depart, move

Collocations

dwell in peace, dwell on problems, dwell together, dwell upon memories, dwell within, dwell among, dwell in, dwell on, dwell upon
Entry 1
dwell in peace, dwell on problems, dwell together, dwell upon memories, dwell within, dwell among
Entry 2
dwell in, dwell on, dwell upon, dwell together

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