indwell

indwell
indweller, n.
/in dwel"/, v., indwelt, indwelling.
v.t.
1. to inhabit.
2. to possess (a person), as a moral principle or motivating force: compassion that indwells the heart.
v.i.
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.
[1350-1400; ME indwellen. See IN-1, DWELL]

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