reside
Americanverb (used without object)
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to dwell permanently or for a considerable time.
She resides at 15 Maple Street.
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(of things, qualities, etc.) to abide, lie, or be present habitually; exist or be inherent (usually followed byin ).
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to rest or be vested, as powers, rights, etc. (usually followed byin ).
verb
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to live permanently or for a considerable time (in a place); have one's home (in)
he now resides in London
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(of things, qualities, etc) to be inherently present (in); be vested (in)
political power resides in military strength
Other Word Forms
- resider noun
Etymology
Origin of reside
First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English residen, from Middle French resider, from Latin residēre “to remain seated, rest, settle,” literally, “to sit back,” from re- re- + -sidēre, combining form of sedēre “to sit”; sit 1
Example Sentences
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"These massive galaxies mostly reside in clusters, and their evolution is heavily shaped by the very strong environment of the clusters as they form, including the intracluster medium."
From Science Daily
The operation caused significant damage to Fort Tiuna, a large military complex and neighborhood where many government officials reside.
Hematopoietic stem cells, often called blood stem cells, reside in the bone marrow and serve as the foundation of the body's blood and immune systems.
From Science Daily
“Having that pool of talent that resides here was super important.”
From Los Angeles Times
Raymond Chandler was said to have resided there for two years in the 1940s.
From Los Angeles Times
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