reside

/ɹɪˈzaɪd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: resides · residing · resided

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To dwell permanently or for a considerable time; to have a settled abode for a time; to remain for a long time.

Verb

Examples

[…] And the delighted ſpirit / To die in fierie floods, or to recide / In thrilling Region of thicke-ribbed Ice […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To have a seat or fixed position; to inhere; to lie or be as in attribute or element.

Verb

Examples

[…] for Cogitation / Reſides not in that man, that do’s not thinke […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “reside” mean?

To dwell permanently or for a considerable time; to have a settled abode for a time; to remain for a long time.

Is “reside” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.