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View definitions for dwelling upon

dwelling upon

verb as in linger over; be engrossed in

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Mother and I don't deceive ourselves, though it is no use dwelling upon terrible possibilities.

In fact, the dwelling upon misfortunes which exceed the ordinary limits is more suitable to tragedy than to history.

It is worth dwelling upon this, because it is so fundamental, and yet so slowly learned.

He observed his own inconsistencies in dwelling upon accidents in Tess's life as if they were vital features.

There are many interesting Churches in this gay city, but I must refrain from dwelling upon their beauty and utility.

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On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to dwell on/dwell upon, such as: consider, continue, elaborate, emphasize, expatiate, and harp on.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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