Dwell
/dwɛl/
To dwell means to live in a place or to spend a lot of time thinking about something, like a memory or an idea.
Examples
- Sometimes, when I finish reading a really good book, I like to dwell on the story and think about the characters and what they might do next.
- During our history lesson, we learned about ancient Egypt, and I couldn't help but dwell on how fascinating it must have been to live in such a unique civilization.
- When I play video games, I tend to dwell on my strategies for winning, trying to figure out the best ways to beat my friends and level up.
Synonyms
live
reside
stay
linger
brood
settle
Antonyms
leave
depart
move
escape
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