dwell
verbHow many syllables in dwell?
There is 1 syllable in the word dwell.Divide dwell into syllables:
dwell
How to pronounce dwell:
Definition of dwell:
- dwell (verb):
- to remain for a time
- to live as a permanent resident
- think moodily or anxiously about something.
Synonyms for dwell:
abide
care
establish yourself
hang around
hang out
linger
live
lodge
quarter
remain
reside
rest
settle
sojourn
stay
stick around
tarry
wait
worry
Antonyms for dwell:
advance
carry on
cease
cease to exist
close
complete
conclude
depart
desist
die
discontinue
end
expire
finish
go
halt
hurry
lapse
leave
leave off
move
pass
quit
stop
terminate
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