indwell
to inhabit.
to possess (a person), as a moral principle or motivating force: compassion that indwells the heart.
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
1Other words from indwell
- indweller, noun
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How to use indwell in a sentence
His heart perhaps beat in time to some vast indwelling rhythm of the universe.
The Pocket R.L.S. | Robert Louis StevensonAnd since it has been attained once, it can be attained again and retained, but only by the indwelling of the Holy Ghost.
When the Holy Ghost is Come | S. L. BrengleInto this state of heart and mind is one brought who is entirely sanctified by the indwelling Holy Spirit.
When the Holy Ghost is Come | S. L. BrengleAs here used the term does not necessarily imply an indwelling soul or spirit.
The Theory of the Leisure Class | Thorstein VeblenThrough the power of an indwelling spirit, who can tell of the many broken hearts healed by the application of the Balm of Gilead.
Gathering Jewels | James Knowles and Matilda Darroch Knowles
British Dictionary definitions for indwell
/ (ɪnˈdwɛl) /
(tr) (of a spirit, principle, etc) to inhabit; suffuse
(intr) to dwell; exist
Derived forms of indwell
- indweller, noun
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