verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To exist within, especially as a spirit or driving force.

   "The Holy Ghost became a dove, not as a symbol, but as a constantly indwelt form."

2. 2
   to exist as an inner activating spirit, force, or principle wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

belongdwell inexistinherelieoccur

Example

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"The Holy Ghost became a dove, not as a symbol, but as a constantly indwelt form."

Etymology

From in- + dwell.

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