Definitions

dwell on

VERB

linger

Synonyms

STRONGEST

emphasize harp on

WEAK

consider continue dwell upon elaborate expatiate involve oneself tarry over

Antonyms

WEAK

dismiss disregard forget ignore push aside

Example Sentences

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The 22-year-old said it was important not to dwell on England's stuttering group stage campaign and move on.

From Barron's

"I just need to have a moment to process. I don't want to dwell on it too much," she said.

From BBC

Epstein allegedly replies: "lets not dwell on him, i am only interested in how this plays out for you."

From BBC

In intensive care, the pain was "excruciating", and although he knew he was "totally blind" he tried not to "dwell on it".

From BBC

But during the tour, she was too distracted by the progress on the crossing to dwell on the stress.

From Los Angeles Times