Indwelled: meaning, definitions and examples
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indwelled
[ ɪnˈdwɛld ]
past tense
Indwelled is the past tense of the verb indwell, which means to inhabit or reside within something. It is often used in a figurative context, describing an internal presence or influence, such as a quality, emotion, or spirit residing within a person or a concept.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She felt a sense of peace that indwelled her throughout the day.
- The ideals of freedom indwelled the hearts of the revolutionaries.
- A deep sadness indwelled him after the loss of his friend.
Translations
Translations of the word "indwelled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 habitado
🇮🇳 वास किया हुआ
🇩🇪 wohnen
🇮🇩 dihuni
🇺🇦 проживав
🇵🇱 mieszkał
🇯🇵 住んでいた
🇫🇷 habité
🇪🇸 habitado
🇹🇷 yaşayan
🇰🇷 거주한
🇸🇦 مقموم
🇨🇿 obytný
🇸🇰 obytný
🇨🇳 居住的
🇸🇮 bival
🇮🇸 búið
🇰🇿 тұратын
🇬🇪 ცხოვრობდა
🇦🇿 yaşayırdı
🇲🇽 habitó
Etymology
The word 'indwell' comes from the Middle English 'indwellen', which is a combination of 'in' (meaning 'inside' or 'within') and 'dwellen' (meaning 'to dwell' or 'to reside'). The root 'dwell' traces back to Old English 'dwellan', also meaning to stay or reside, which is of uncertain origin but has cognates in various Germanic languages. While 'dwelling' is often associated with physical locations, 'indwell' adds a layer of meaning that suggests an internal, often spiritual or emotional, presence. The transition into the past tense 'indwelled' reflects a completed action, emphasizing the lasting effects of this inner presence. The word is used in both religious contexts, such as descriptions of divine presence within believers, and in secular language to convey deep emotional states.