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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“Hence, accompanying BoJ rhetoric is therefore where the ‘action’ arguably resides,” the head of Macro Research for Asia ex-Japan says in an email.
King — were part of New York’s Black Rock Coalition and “didn’t believe in babysitters,” says the Brooklyn native who now resides in L.A.
From Los Angeles Times
Chavez’s attorney said that he would reside in Mexico with his father after serving his sentence.
From Los Angeles Times
My mother resides in a lovely home that is fully in her name and free of any loans.
From MarketWatch
While they have not revealed where they will reside while work on the property is carried out, records show that the couple also purchased another nearby dwelling at the start of November for $12.5 million.
From MarketWatch
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