Meaning & use
reside
To live in a particular place, especially on a permanent or long-term basis.
See it in a sentence
The ambassador resides in the capital during her term of appointment.
After retiring, they chose to reside near their grandchildren in the countryside.
A note on using this word
Reside is more formal than 'live', commonly appearing in legal, official, or written contexts rather than casual conversation.
Words with a similar meaning
livedwellinhabit
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