Dwell

[dwel] or [dwɛl]

Definition

(verb.) originate (in); 'The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country'.

(verb.) exist or be situated within; 'Strange notions inhabited her mind'.

Editor: Thea--From WordNet

Definition

(v. i.) To delay; to linger.

(v. i.) To abide; to remain; to continue.

(v. i.) To abide as a permanent resident, or for a time; to live in a place; to reside.

(v. t.) To inhabit.

Editor: Luke

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. n. Inhabit, reside, live, stay, sojourn, tarry, abide, plant one's self, be settled, have a habitation.

Typed by Alphonse

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Stop, stay, rest, inhabit, sojourn, lodge, linger, tarry, live, reside, abide

ANT:Move, travel, hasten, speed, migrate, wander, depart, flit, roam

Checker: Thomas

Definition

v.i. to abide in a place: to remain: to rest the attention: to continue long.—v.t. (Milt.) to inhabit to place:—pr.p. dwell′ing; pa.t. and pa.p. dwelled or dwelt.—ns. Dwell′er; Dwell′ing the place where one dwells: habitation: continuance; Dwell′ing-house a house used as a dwelling in distinction from a place of business or other building; Dwell′ing-place a place of residence.

Checked by Brett

Examples

Checker: Noelle

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