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

This time, however, the threat to the country’s future—to its rule of law and its democratic institutions, its security and its character—resides not in a foreign capital but at a twenty-acre Xanadu on the Florida coast. —The Editors, The New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2024

By finding where secrets reside, coaching employees and conducting continuous policy reviews, enterprises are better suited to face this emerging challenge and reduce the risks associated with secrets sprawl. —Isaac Madan, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024

The Minneapolis house where Prince’s character in Purple Rain resided has been transformed into a shrine for the singer and the iconic 1984 film, with the abode soon heading to AirBnb for fans to stay in. —Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024

The incident occurred just off Interstate 710, near Ocean Boulevard and Navy Way on Terminal Island, the land area where both ports reside. —Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Sep. 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