indwelt

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Verb indwell has 1 sense

indwell - to exist as an inner activating spirit, force, or principle
--₁ is one way to exist, survive, live, subsist

Derived form: noun indweller₁
Sample sentence:
Something ----s something

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indwelt

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

(transitive) To inhabit or reside within someone or something.

Sample Sentence:

The holy spirit is believed to indwell every believer.

Sense 2:

(transitive, figuratively) To possess or be filled with a particular quality or spirit.

Sample Sentence:

The vibrant colors indwelt within the painting exuded a feeling of joy.

Sense 3:

(transitive, theology) To be the subject of internal spiritual divine presence.

Sample Sentence:

In Christian theology, it is believed that all creation is indwelt by God's divine presence.