reside

American  

[ri-zahyd] / rɪˈzaɪd /

verb (used without object)

resided, residing

1. to dwell permanently or for a considerable time.

   She resides at 15 Maple Street.

   Synonyms:

   lodge, stay, sojourn, abide, live

2. (of things, qualities, etc.) to abide, lie, or be present habitually; exist or be inherent (usually followed byin ).

3. to rest or be vested, as powers, rights, etc. (usually followed byin ).

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reside British  

/ rɪˈzaɪd /

verb

1. to live permanently or for a considerable time (in a place); have one's home (in)

   he now resides in London

2. (of things, qualities, etc) to be inherently present (in); be vested (in)

   political power resides in military strength

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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”; see also sit ¹

Explanation

The place where you live — whether house, hotel, or mobile home — is where you reside. The President of the United States resides at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, in a little shack called the White House. You can also use reside to refer to the community where you make your home. You may reside in a particular neighborhood, town, or city. The verb reside can also mean to exist as an inherent quality. For example: "The ability to create laws resides in the legislative branch of the government — in this case, Congress."

Related Words

• consist
• dwell
• endure
• inhabit
• lie
• locate
• lodge
• nest
• occupy
• populate
• settle
• squat