dwelt

[dwelt] / dwɛlt /

VERB

live in

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bide exist hole up inhabit reside squat

STRONG

abide bunk continue crash flop locate lodge nest occupy park perch quarter remain rent rest room roost settle sojourn stay stop tarry tenant tent

WEAK

establish oneself hang one's hat hang out keep house make one's home pitch tent

Antonyms

STRONGEST

move

STRONG

advance carry on complete depart finish go leave

Example Sentences

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It dwelt on historical themes and called for unity among Ethiopians.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

While Roberts’s report dwelt mostly on historical anecdotes, it contained one concrete sign of the impact of Trump’s signature issue: immigration enforcement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025

Although the globe's top financiers dwelt little on the conflict, speaking about topics such as artificial intelligence, the economic fallout of war combined with record debts as rates rise created a bleak backdrop.

From Reuters • Oct. 24, 2023

Bethany: True — it represents a nadir of D.A.A.M.’s cinematic experience, not to be dwelt upon further.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2023

Though the angry gods threw storm after storm against it, the seventh castle stood defiant, and Durran Godsgrief and fair Elenei dwelt there together until the end of their days.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin