1. to live in a particular place
Usage: formal or literary
2. to think or talk about something for too long
Usage: usually followed by ‘on’ or ‘upon’

Examples

• Many artists dwell in the bohemian quarter of the city.
• The ancient spirits are said to dwell in these mountains.
• Don’t dwell on your mistakes; learn from them and move forward.
• She tends to dwell on negative thoughts.
• The professor dwelt upon the importance of the discovery.
• Wild animals dwell in the forest preserve.
• He dwells too much on past failures.