Definition & Meaning of "reside"in English

to reside

to live in a specific place

dwell

live

settle

Intransitive: to reside somewhere

Examples

The Smith family resides in a charming cottage on the outskirts of town.

to be located in a particular place

live

Intransitive: to reside somewhere

Examples

The historic manuscripts reside in the university's special collections library.

to be held by an individual or a governing body

Examples

The ultimate authority to make decisions resides with the board of directors.

to exist within or be a characteristic of something

dwell

inhere

lie

Intransitive: to reside in sb/sth

Examples

A great deal of wisdom resides in her words.

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