Meaning & use
resides
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Lives permanently or on a long-term basis in a particular place.
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She currently resides in a small town outside Boston.
The authority to approve the budget resides with the board of directors.
A note on using this word
Also used figuratively to describe where power, authority, or a quality is located, as in 'the decision resides with the committee.'
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2. verb
To be located or vested in a particular person, place, or thing (used figuratively).
Ultimate responsibility for safety resides with the site manager.
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