reside

verb

re·side ri-ˈzīd

resided; residing

Synonyms of reside next

intransitive verb

: to be in residence as the incumbent of a benefice or office

: to dwell permanently or continuously : occupy a place as one's legal domicile

: to be present as an element or quality

: to be vested as a right

resider noun

Example Sentences

He resides in St. Louis. He still resides at his parents' house. Meaning resides within the text of the poem. The importance of this decision resides in the fact that it relates to people across the country.

Recent Examples on the Web His children with ex-wife Gisele Bündchen reside in South Florida. —

BostonGlobe.com, 18 Jan. 2023 Users must physically reside in the state of New Jersey and be 21 or older to participate in all the exclusive games. —

Chris Ilenstine, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2023 Most of the sheriff's offices opposing the law reside in counties with less than 100,000 residents, though nine defiant counties have populations exceeding 100,000. —

Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2023 The tiger will reside at the ABQ BioPark, an Albuquerque zoo, until the investigation is complete and a permanent home is located. —

Melissa Montoya, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2023 None of the family members, for one, reside in Southern California. —

Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2023 All persons on the membership must reside at the same address and be immediate family. —

cleveland, 10 Dec. 2022 However, business representatives need not reside in nor operate businesses in the district, according to the district website. —

Dallas News, 14 Nov. 2022 The true explanation for the Bermuda Triangle may ultimately reside not in the ocean, but in our minds. —

Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 1 Nov. 2022 See More

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French resider, from Latin residēre to sit back, remain, abide, from re- + sedēre to sit — more at sit

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler

The first known use of reside was in the 15th century

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