reside

verb

re·​side ri-ˈzīd How to pronounce reside (audio)
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

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.
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The latest revival of this performance comes courtesy of the United Kingdom, where the government closed a centuries-old tax loophole that let wealthy foreigners reside in the U.K. but insist their income did not. Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025 Sacramento is home to the largest Fijian population in the U.S. More than 50,000 Fijians resided in the states as of two years ago, with more than 10,000 settled in Sacramento, according recent census data. Olivia Cyrus july 20, Sacbee.com, 20 July 2025 While billionaires are spread across most of the country, nearly two-thirds reside in just four states: California (194), New York (137), Florida (116), and Texas (81), where competition for the top spot is especially fierce. Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 18 July 2025 The name Siren's Curse comes from the mythical sirens who reside in Lake Erie and lure sailors with their singing. Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for reside

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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“Reside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reside. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.

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reside

verb
re·​side ri-ˈzīd How to pronounce reside (audio)
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

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