verb

reside

to live, to dwell, to be situated

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.

((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.

Synonyms: live, dwell, inhabit; Antonyms: move, depart

From Latin 'residere', meaning 'to remain behind, rest', from 're-' (back) + 'sedere' (to sit).

Think of 're-siding' in a place, like putting new siding on a house to stay there permanently.

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