Re‐side″ (r?–z?d″), v. i. [imp. & p. p.Resided; p. pr. & vb. n.Residing.] [F. résider, L. residere; pref. re- re- + sedere to sit. See Sit.] 1. To dwell permanently or for a considerable time; to have a settled abode for a time; to abide continuosly; to have one's domicile of home; to remain for a long time.
At the moated grange, resides this dejected Mariana. Shak.
In no fixed place the happy souls reside. Dryden.
2. To have a seat or fixed position; to inhere; to lie or be as in attribute or element.
In such like acts, the duty and virtue of contentedness doth especially reside. Barrow.
3. To sink; to settle, as sediment. Boyle.
Syn. — To dwell; inhabit; sojourn; abide; remain; live; domiciliate; domicile.