1
: to remain for a time
dwell in the hallway
2
3
a
: to keep the attention directed
—used with on or upon
tried not to dwell on my fears
b
: to speak or write insistently
—used with on or upon
reporters dwelling on the recent scandal
Examples of dwell in a Sentence
a cave where bats dwell
dwelling with a farm family as an exchange student in France
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Because Axial Seamount dwells nearly 5,000 feet below the surface, its eruption will likely not impact life above.
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Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 16 May 2025
Attempting to move forward with her life rather than dwelling on the past (and resolutely determined to never see her father again), she’s still haunted by her family’s fracturing in regards to having faith that any relationship can last.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
Don’t dwell on this, because many people feel strained relations with others today, especially their daily contacts.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
The Foundation Of Strategic Thinking The Vedas scriptures do not only dwell on metaphysical concepts but also emphasize the principles of truth, cosmic order and sacrifice for the collective good.
—Pankaj Vasani, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 16 May 2025
Attempting to move forward with her life rather than dwelling on the past (and resolutely determined to never see her father again), she’s still haunted by her family’s fracturing in regards to having faith that any relationship can last.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
Don’t dwell on this, because many people feel strained relations with others today, especially their daily contacts.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
The Foundation Of Strategic Thinking The Vedas scriptures do not only dwell on metaphysical concepts but also emphasize the principles of truth, cosmic order and sacrifice for the collective good.
—Pankaj Vasani, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for dwell
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“Dwell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dwell. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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