Reside in
verb
To live in a place.
My grandparents reside in Florida.

Often appears as...
- reside in city
- reside in country
verb
To exist or be situated within.
The power resides in the people.

Often appears as...
- power resides in
- responsibility resides in
Usage tips
Neutral
verb
To be vested, as a power or right.
The authority to decide resides in the Supreme Court.

Often appears as...
- authority resides in
- decision resides in
Usage tips
Formal, Neutral
Academic, Technical
verb
To live in a place.
My grandparents reside in Florida.

Often appears as...
- reside in city
- reside in country
verb
To exist or be situated within.
The power resides in the people.

Often appears as...
- power resides in
- responsibility resides in
Usage tips
Neutral
verb
To be vested, as a power or right.
The authority to decide resides in the Supreme Court.

Often appears as...
- authority resides in
- decision resides in
Usage tips
Formal, Neutral
Academic, Technical
Definition 1 of 3

Physical Location
Used when specifying the actual living place or home of a person or group.

She resides in a quaint village.
Long-Term
Implies a more permanent or long-term living situation compared to 'stay in'.

He's resided in Paris for decades.
Personal Connection
Conveys a sense of belonging or personal connection to a place.

They proudly reside in their ancestral home.
Physical Location
Used when specifying the actual living place or home of a person or group.

She resides in a quaint village.
Long-Term
Implies a more permanent or long-term living situation compared to 'stay in'.

He's resided in Paris for decades.
Personal Connection
Conveys a sense of belonging or personal connection to a place.

They proudly reside in their ancestral home.
Physical Location
Used when specifying the actual living place or home of a person or group.

She resides in a quaint village.
Long-Term
Implies a more permanent or long-term living situation compared to 'stay in'.

He's resided in Paris for decades.
Personal Connection
Conveys a sense of belonging or personal connection to a place.

They proudly reside in their ancestral home.
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