indwell
[ in-dwel ]
/ ɪnˈdwɛl /
verb (used with object), in·dwelt, in·dwell·ing.
to inhabit.
to possess (a person), as a moral principle or motivating force: compassion that indwells the heart.
verb (used without object), in·dwelt, in·dwell·ing.
to dwell (usually followed by in).
to abide within, as a guiding force, motivating principle, etc. (usually followed by in): a divine spirit indwelling in nature and the universe.
Origin of indwell
OTHER WORDS FROM indwell
in·dwell·er, nounWords nearby indwell
Example sentences from the Web for indweller
The passer-by sees in this glass only the face of the indweller.
The Quest |Frederik van EedenHenceforward he is an indweller in all tongues and in all countries, in the universal past and the universal future.
Romain Rolland |Stefan Zweig
British Dictionary definitions for indweller
indwell
/ (ɪnˈdwɛl) /
verb -dwells, -dwelling or -dwelt
(tr)
(of a spirit, principle, etc) to inhabit; suffuse
(intr)
to dwell; exist