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indwell

verb
in·​dwell | \in-ˈdwel, ˈin-ˌdwel\
indwelled; indwelling; indwells

Definition of indwell 

intransitive verb

: to exist as an inner activating spirit, force, or principle

transitive verb

: to exist within as an activating spirit, force, or principle

Other Words from indwell

indweller noun

First Known Use of indwell

14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

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