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reside in

some place to dwell in some place. I reside in a small apartment in the center of town. The Wilsons resided in a large house on a hill.

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reside in someone or something

to be a property or characteristic of someone or something. I never knew such anger could reside in such a calm person. The finest acoustics that can be found in the world reside in this hall.

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reside in

v.

1. To dwell in some place permanently or for an extended period; live in some place: I resided in Chicago during the 1990s.

2. To be inherent in something or someone; exist in something or someone: These teaching methods will unleash the enormous potential that resides in these children.

3. To be vested in something or someone, as a power or right: By the authority that resides in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife.

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reside with

v.

1. To dwell in the same house or premises with someone permanently or for an extended period: My mother resides with us during the winter.

2. To be vested in something or someone, as a power or right: In the end, the final decision resides with my supervisor.

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