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reside in

[ri-zahyd] Origin

re·side

[ri-zahyd]
verb (used without object), -sid·ed, -sid·ing.
1.
to dwell permanently or for a considerable time: She resides at 15 Maple Street.
2.
(of things, qualities, etc.) to abide, lie, or be present habitually; exist or be inherent (usually followed by in).
3.
to rest or be vested, as powers, rights, etc. (usually followed by in).

Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English residen < Middle French resider < Latin residēre, equivalent to re- re- + -sidēre, combining form of sedēre to sit1

re·sid·er, noun


1. live, abide, sojourn, stay, lodge, remain.

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Word Origin & History

reside
c.1460, "to settle," from O.Fr. resider, from L. residere "to remain behind, rest," from re- "back, again" + sedere "to sit" (see sedentary). Meaning "to dwell permanently" first attested 1578. Resident first recorded 1382, as an adj.; the noun meaning "one who resides"
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is from 1487. Meaning "medical graduate in practice in a hospital as training" first attested 1892, Amer.Eng.
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