Dictionary
Thesaurus
Encyclopedia
Translator
Web
Popular Searches
Nearby Words

indwelt

 - 2 dictionary results

in⋅dwell

  [in-dwel] verb, -dwelt, -dwell⋅ing.
Use indwelt in a Sentence
–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 fol. by in).
4. to abide within, as a guiding force, motivating principle, etc. (usually fol. by in): a divine spirit indwelling in nature and the universe.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME indwellen. See in- 1 , dwell

Related forms:
indweller, noun
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
Cite This Source Link To indwelt
in·dwell   (ĭn-dwěl')   
v.   in·dwelt (-dwělt'), in·dwell·ing, in·dwells

v.   intr.

  1. To exist as an animating or divine inner spirit, force, or principle.

  2. To be located or implanted inside something.

v.   tr.
To inhabit or reside within as such a spirit, force, or principle.
in'dwell'er n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
Cite This Source
Search another word or see indwelt on Thesaurus | Reference
FacebookTwitterFollow us:
Partner Sites:
Ask AnswersEviteExpediaHotelsHotwireLife123LiveDailyMy Way