dwelt

/dʊelt/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of dwell, to live or reside in a particular place

“She had dwelt in the city for over a decade.”

2. verb (archaic)

to stay or remain in a place for a period of time

“The travelers dwelt for a night in the forest before continuing their journey.”

3. noun

a dwelling place, especially of someone who has died

“The ancient church was said to be the final resting place where a saint had dwelt.”

Synonyms

  • dwelled
  • lived
  • resided

Antonyms

  • migrated
  • roamed
  • traveled