dwell
dwell
intransitive verb \ˈdwel\dwelled \ˈdweld, ˈdwelt\ or dwelt \ˈdwelt\ dwelling
Definition of DWELL
1
: to remain for a time
3
a : to keep the attention directed —used with on or upon <tried not to dwell on my fears> b : to speak or write insistently —used with on or upon <reporters dwelling on the recent scandal>
— dwell·er noun
Examples of DWELL
- a cave where bats dwell
- <dwelling with a farm family as an exchange student in France>
Origin of DWELL
Middle English, from Old English dwellan to go astray, hinder; akin to Old High German twellen to tarry
First Known Use: 13th century
Related to DWELL
- Synonyms
- abide, 1stay, hang around, remain, stick around, tarry
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