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reside definition

re·side (ri zīd′)

intransitive verb resided -·sid′ed, residing -·sid′·ing

  1. to dwell for a long time; have one's residence; live (in or at)
  2. to be present or inherent; exist (in): said of qualities, etc.
  3. to be vested (in): said of rights, powers, etc.

Etymology: ME resyden < MFr resider < L residere < re-, back + sedere, to sit

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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to live in a particular place

Posted by karim 53 days ago.

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