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indwell

[in-dwel]
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verb (used with object), in·dwelt, in·dwell·ing.

to inhabit.
to possess (a person), as a moral principle or motivating force: compassion that indwells the heart.

verb (used without object), in·dwelt, in·dwell·ing.

to dwell (usually followed by in).
to abide within, as a guiding force, motivating principle, etc. (usually followed by in): a divine spirit indwelling in nature and the universe.

Origin of indwell

First recorded in 1350–1400, indwell is from the Middle English word indwellen. See in-1, dwell
Related formsin·dwell·er, noun
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Related Words for indwell

locate, occupy, reside, populate, possess, perch, squat, crash, people, park, abide, stay, live, settle, lodge, dwell, tenant, roost, indwell

Examples from the Web for indwell

Historical Examples of indwell

  • Why should not a form of conscious life so interact with what would otherwise be dead matter as to 'indwell' it?

    Theodicy

    G. W. Leibniz

British Dictionary definitions for indwell

indwell

verb -dwells, -dwelling or -dwelt

(tr) (of a spirit, principle, etc) to inhabit; suffuse
(intr) to dwell; exist
Derived Formsindweller, noun
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