reside
UK/ri'zaid/US
TOEFLGREC1
Definitions
v.
To live in a particular place, especially permanently or officially
居住，定居
v.
(of a quality or power) to be present in or belong to something
（品质、权力等）存在于，归属于
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedre- (back) + side (sit) = 'to sit back down' in a place and stay — to live there. The abstract sense follows: power or a quality 'sits' (resides) in someone or something.
Root sit still carries 98 more wordsUsage Guide
reside is formal — in everyday speech 'live' is more natural ('I live in London,' not 'I reside in London' unless on a form). Common in legal, official, and abstract contexts: reside in (a place), authority/power resides in/with someone.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The family has resided in this village for generations.
- 2.
Ultimate authority resides in the constitution.
- 3.
He now resides abroad for tax reasons.