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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Its opening line says: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.”
From Los Angeles Times
On Tuesday, the president’s son Eric posted a first-look video for said library, which will reside on the waterfront in Miami.
From Los Angeles Times
“Under the longstanding definition, undocumented immigrants are domiciled in this country: They reside here, with ‘an intention to remain,’” the challengers add.
The Citizenship Clause says that those born here and subject to U.S. jurisdiction are citizens of the U.S. and “of the State wherein they reside.”
The statement said the agency was “committed to ensuring that all those in custody reside in safe, secure, and humane environments.”
From Los Angeles Times
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