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Another word for dwell

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Verb

  1. To have as one's domicile, usually for an extended period

    See also:

    place

  2. To have an inherent basis

    See also:

    start

  3. To focus the attention on something moodily and at length

    See also:

    thoughts

    concern

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Another word for dwell

Verb
  1. See also:

    reside

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Sentence Examples

  • It's useless to dwell on what might've been.

  • I wasn't ready to dwell on motives or feelings so I changed the subject.

  • Surely you dwell here or in one of these surrounding towns.

  • She didn't have time to dwell on her final victory.

  • The chief buildings are of brick, but most of the natives dwell in grass tukls.

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