dwell
Translation
to live, to reside, to linger on, to focus on
Examples
They dwell in a small cottage in the woods.
They dwell in a small cottage in the woods.
Don't dwell on your past mistakes.
Don't dwell on your past mistakes.
Grammar Patterns
((in/at a place)) to live in a particular place. They dwell in a small cottage in the woods.
((on sth.)) to think or talk about (sth.) for a long time. Don't dwell on your past mistakes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reside, live, inhabit; Antonyms: depart, leave
Etymology
From Old English 'dwellan' meaning 'to lead astray, hinder, delay'. The sense shifted to 'linger' and then to 'reside'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'dwell' so long at the 'well' that you decide to live there.