DWELL (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

dwell (on or upon)

verb

as in to emphasize

to speak or write about insistently and usually tiresomely she was always dwelling on past insults and snubs, both real and imagined

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Board members emphasized that even under the 40% projection, the district would still end the year with a positive cash balance.

— Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026
While the shape of the dress harkened back to the easy sensuality of ’90s designs, the bodice incorporated subtle embroidery throughout, with sequins and beadwork that emphasized the unique patterning of the midi design.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

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