reside
Translation
to live, to dwell, to be situated
Examples
He resides in a small town.
He resides in a small town.
The power to make laws resides with parliament.
The power to make laws resides with parliament.
Grammar Patterns
((in/at a place)) to live in a particular place He resides in London.
((in/with sb./sth.)) (of a quality or power) to be present or vested in The final decision resides with the manager.
Similar Words
Synonyms: live, dwell, inhabit; Antonyms: move, depart
Etymology
From Latin 'residere', meaning 'to remain behind, rest', from 're-' (back) + 'sedere' (to sit).
Memory Tips
Think of 're-siding' in a place, like putting new siding on a house to stay there permanently.