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reside
[ ri-zahyd ]
/ rɪˈzaɪd /
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verb (used without object), re·sid·ed, re·sid·ing.
to dwell permanently or for a considerable time: She resides at 15 Maple Street.
(of things, qualities, etc.) to abide, lie, or be present habitually; exist or be inherent (usually followed by in).
to rest or be vested, as powers, rights, etc. (usually followed by in).
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Origin of reside
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re·sid·er, nounWords nearby reside
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Other definitions for reside (2 of 2)
re-side
[ verb ree-sahyd; noun ree-sahyd ]
/ verb riˈsaɪd; noun ˈriˌsaɪd /
verb (used with object), re-sid·ed, re-sid·ing.
to replace the siding on (a building).
verb (used without object), re-sid·ed, re-sid·ing.
to apply new siding, as to a house.
noun
a piece or section of siding: to put backing material on the re-sides.
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How to use reside in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for reside
reside
/ (rɪˈzaɪd) /
verb (intr) formal
to live permanently or for a considerable time (in a place); have one's home (in)he now resides in London
(of things, qualities, etc) to be inherently present (in); be vested (in)political power resides in military strength
Derived forms of reside
resider, nounWord Origin for reside
C15: from Latin residēre to sit back, from re- + sedēre to sit
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