Meaning & Definition of word "Reside"

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    Reside

    /rɪˈzaɪd/

    verb:

    • 1. to live in a particular place.
      • Example: She decided to reside in the city after graduating from college.
    • 2. to have one's permanent home in a particular place.
      • Example: They reside in a small town near the coast.
    • 3. to exist or be present.
      • Example: The power to influence resides within you.
    • 4. to be situated or located.
      • Example: The museum resides at the center of the district.

    Etymology

    from Latin 'residēre', meaning 'to sit back or remain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    reside in:

    to be contained or located within something

    reside with:

    to have one's home or headquarters in a specified place

    Related Words

    resident:

    a person who resides in a particular place

    residency:

    the state of living in a place, especially for a specific period

    Slang Meanings of reside

    Meaning: to live or hang out

    Example Sentence: I reside at my friend's house this weekend.