reside

[ ri-zahyd ]

verb (used without object)

, re·sid·ed, re·sid·ing.

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

reside

/ 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

Derived Forms

• reˈsider, noun

Other Words From

• re·sider noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of reside¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of reside¹

C15: from Latin residēre to sit back, from re- + sedēre to sit

Example Sentences

Also, students who reside in the attendance area of a school should not be displaced by those transferring from outside the attendance area.

From Los Angeles Times

The victims of the alleged identity theft included incarcerated Californians and U.S. citizens who did not reside within California, according to the U.S.

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“The Middle East is in conflict. There’s the Ukraine and Russia conflict, North Koreans are involved, and probably now more so than ever that threat resides inside the borders of the United States.”

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The feathered headdress once worn by Aztec emperor Moctezuma II resides in Vienna.

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The records reviewed include individual contributions from donors residing in California as of Sept. 30.

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Related Words

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