reside

verb

re·​side ri-ˈzīd 

resided; residing

intransitive verb

1

a

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

b

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

2

a

: to be present as an element or quality

b

: to be vested as a right

resider noun

Synonyms

• abide
• dwell
• live

Examples of reside in a Sentence

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

Navigation occupies a circular window in the center, and a panel of shortcut buttons permanently reside at the six o’clock position. —Alistair Charlton, WIRED, 21 July 2024

Chester resided in a prime Gatorland location until his death in late 2022. —Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2024

The 19th-century dining room, which was originally in Leyland’s London townhouse, has resided at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art since the museum’s doors opened in 1923. —Alicia Ault, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 July 2024

Ratliff is currently married with three children and still resides in Middletown. —Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 17 July 2024

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

Kids Definition

reside

verb

re·​side ri-ˈzīd 

resided; residing

1

: to live permanently or continuously

reside in St. Louis

2

: to be present as a part or quality

the power of veto resides in the president

resider noun