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dwelt on

VERB

linger over; be engrossed in

Synonyms

WEAK

consider continue elaborate emphasize expatiate harp on involve oneself tarry over

Antonyms

WEAK

forget ignore miss pass

VERB

linger

Synonyms

STRONGEST

emphasize harp on

WEAK

consider continue dwell upon elaborate expatiate involve oneself tarry over

Antonyms

WEAK

dismiss disregard forget ignore push aside

Example Sentences

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It dwelt on historical themes and called for unity among Ethiopians.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Indeed, commentators seem to have dwelt on little else.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

He thinks about the video Caitlin made, how barely anyone in it dwelt on football.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2023

Charles’s words were a striking contrast to the queen’s, which dwelt on her Christian faith in her Christmas messages.

From New York Times • Dec. 25, 2022

Yet he found a friend, a boatmaker who dwelt on the next islet eastward.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin