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dwell upon
verb as in remember
Strong matches
verb as in beat a dead horse
Weak matches
verb as in dwell on
verb as in brood
verb as in dwell on/dwell upon
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Example Sentences
It creates a cynicism in us that is not the most noble of things to dwell upon.
Champlain limits this appellation to the tribes that dwell upon the Ottawa.
It is otherwise with the people who dwell upon the land over which these atmospheric convulsions sweep.
How things would have turned out, or what would have been done, had he lived, it has well-nigh worn away my brain to dwell upon.
No more, mother; it's a bad business, and I can hardly avoid blaming myself in the matter; I don't want to dwell upon it.
It must be remembered, however, that ancient writers did not dwell upon certain subjects that are favorites with our own.
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On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to dwell on/dwell upon, such as: consider, continue, elaborate, emphasize, expatiate, and harp on.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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