reside in — to live in a particular place permanently or for a long time
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to live in a particular place permanently or for a long time
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈzaɪd ɪn/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks he's the king and resides in my favorite chair.
- Many international students reside in dormitories near the campus.
- He claims to reside in a mansion, but we all know it's his mom's basement.
reside in
VERB[/rɪˈzaɪd ɪn/]
to live in a particular place permanently or for a long time
After years abroad, she now resides in a quiet seaside cottage.
The responsibility to protect the community resides with every citizen.
Where to reside in? Let love decide what life will provide!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'residere', combining 're-' (back) and 'sedere' (to sit). The original literal meaning of 'to sit back' evolved to denote permanent settlement and habitation in a place, as if establishing roots and remaining in one location.
Breakdown
re- (back, again) + sedere (to sit). The prefix 're-' emphasizes returning or remaining, while 'sedere' refers to sitting or being settled, together forming the concept of remaining in a fixed abode.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks he's the king and resides in my favorite chair.”
“Many international students reside in dormitories near the campus.”
“He claims to reside in a mansion, but we all know it's his mom's basement.”
“The ambassador resides in the official residence provided by the government.”
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