Meaning of the word "dwell on" in English

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dwell on

US /dwel ɑːn/
UK /dwel ɑːn/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to think, speak, or write at length about (a particular subject, especially one that is a source of unhappiness, anxiety, or dissatisfaction)

Example:
Don't dwell on your past mistakes; focus on the future.
She tends to dwell on negative thoughts.
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