Synonyms for

Dwell

Verb / dwel / Another word for dwell — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To live or reside in a particular place.

Synonyms & similar words

inhabit liein consist brood populate live lie harp reside live inhabit abide lodge stay occupy settle sojourn domicile inhere locate nest park pitch quarter rest room soak tenant

Synonyms by register

Formal

reside inhabit sojourn

Informal

hang out stay live

Literary

tarry abide linger

Antonyms

leave depart move exit forsake abandon

Common collocations

  • dwell on the past
  • dwell in the present
  • dwell in darkness
  • dwell in peace
  • dwell in a place
  • dwell on a thought
  • dwell for a time

Word family

noun dwelling
verb dwell
adjective dwelling

Usage note

Often used with 'on' or 'upon' to mean to think or speak about something at length, especially something unpleasant. Can also mean to live or reside in a place.

Example sentences

  1. She likes to dwell in the city center.
  2. They dwell in a big mansion with a swimming pool.
  3. My grandparents used to dwell in a small village.
  4. The birds dwell in the trees and sing beautiful songs.
  5. He dwells on his past mistakes too much.

Quotes

  • The past is a place of reference, not a place of residence; the past is a place of learning, not a place of dwelling.
  • The human race tends to remember the abuses to which it has been subjected rather than the endearments. What's left of love is a layer of anagrams.
  • Dwell in possibility.

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