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View synonyms for dwell on

dwell on

verb

  1. intr, preposition to think, speak, or write at length

    it's no good dwelling on your misfortunes

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Idioms and Phrases

Also, dwell upon . Linger over; ponder, speak or write at length. For example, Let's not dwell on this topic too long; we have a lot to cover today . [c. 1500]
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Example Sentences

“We can’t dwell on this, ‘Oh no, woe is me,’” said rookie edge rusher Jared Verse.

Farrell said on Wednesday that too much has happened since the World Cup for Ireland to dwell on disappointment.

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It just wasn’t in his nature to dwell on anything.

Harris didn’t dwell on the 6 January riot, however.

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His said his mum taught him and his two brothers to "raise our expectations", "never to be victims" and not dwell on misfortunes.

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