sojourning (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈsɒdʒɜːn/

Definition

To stay in a place temporarily.

Examples

• She decided to sojourn in Paris for a year to study art.

• The nomads would sojourn by the river during the dry season.

• He sojourned in the mountains, seeking solitude and inspiration.

How to Use sojourning

sojourn in (prepositional phrase)

To stay temporarily in a specific place. — "She chose to sojourn in a small coastal town."

sojourn for (prepositional phrase)

To stay temporarily for a specified duration. — "He decided to sojourn for a month to recover."

Synonyms of sojourning

Words with a similar meaning to sojourning:

• stay
• visit
• reside
• lodge

Antonyms of sojourning

Words with the opposite meaning to sojourning:

• depart
• remain
• settle

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