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

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

At Lake Tahoe’s Kings Beach on Wednesday, though, colleagues and admirers dwelt on her capacity to keep the lake’s restoration at the top of the federal government’s mind.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2023

“Her buoyant spirit and the essential reserve of her nature prevented our knowing how much she dwelt on the past.”

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman