reside
Americanverb (used without object)
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to dwell permanently or for a considerable time.
She resides at 15 Maple Street.
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(of things, qualities, etc.) to abide, lie, or be present habitually; exist or be inherent (usually followed byin ).
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to rest or be vested, as powers, rights, etc. (usually followed byin ).
verb
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to live permanently or for a considerable time (in a place); have one's home (in)
he now resides in London
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(of things, qualities, etc) to be inherently present (in); be vested (in)
political power resides in military strength
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of reside
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”; see also sit 1
Explanation
The place where you live — whether house, hotel, or mobile home — is where you reside. The President of the United States resides at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, in a little shack called the White House. You can also use reside to refer to the community where you make your home. You may reside in a particular neighborhood, town, or city. The verb reside can also mean to exist as an inherent quality. For example: "The ability to create laws resides in the legislative branch of the government — in this case, Congress."
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Example Sentences
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“We wish it were under different circumstances, but we are honored to care for you while you reside in our beautiful state.”
From Slate • May 14, 2026
Since the place may be where you’ll want to reside for the rest of your life, you’ll want to feel confident that it won’t declare bankruptcy and force you to relocate again.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
Several seasons reside on Hulu, with many others streaming on PBS.org and on the service’s app, as well as YouTube.
From Salon • May 2, 2026
While MTT did not actually reside in L.A. for most of his life, he never really left it.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
Clearly whatever was going on down there in the world of the very small was not governed by the laws that applied in the macro world where our expectations reside.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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