dwells on

VERB

linger over; be engrossed in

Synonyms

WEAK

consider continue elaborate emphasize expatiate harp on involve oneself tarry over

Antonyms

WEAK

forget ignore miss pass

VERB

linger

Synonyms

STRONGEST

emphasize harp on

WEAK

consider continue dwell upon elaborate expatiate involve oneself tarry over

Antonyms

WEAK

dismiss disregard forget ignore push aside

Example Sentences

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He never dwells on errors, he just kicks on.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

A 1772 meditation about the crucifixion by a man who struggled with depression all his life, the hymn dwells on Christ’s gory death and evokes the metaphor of sinners bathing in blood.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

“Leave the World Behind” dwells on the tensions between the Sanfords and Scotts in ways that address race without actively naming it.

From Salon • Dec. 8, 2023

Nesty no longer dwells on his swimming career, as groundbreaking as it was.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 29, 2023

The snow lies pure and peaceful on the ground, Serenely smiles the azure sky o'erhead: The Sabbath spirit dwells on all around, And weekly toils and discords all are fled.

From Verses of Feeling and Fancy by MacKeracher, Wm. M.