verb (used with object)
1.
to inhabit.
2.
to possess (a person), as a moral principle or motivating force: compassion that indwells the heart.
verb (used without object)
3.
to dwell (usually followed by in ).
4.
to abide within, as a guiding force, motivating principle, etc. (usually followed by in ): a divine spirit indwelling in nature and the universe.
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| —vb , -dwells, -dwelling, -dwelt | |
| 1. | (tr) (of a spirit, principle, etc) to inhabit; suffuse |
| 2. | (intr) to dwell; exist |
| in'dweller | |
| —n | |
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