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reside

[/rɪˈzaɪd/]
verb
residir
1. to live or dwell in a place permanently or for an extended period
She resides in London with her family.
Ela reside em Londres com sua família.
2. to be present or inherent in something (formal/abstract usage)
The power to make decisions resides with the board of directors.
O poder de tomar decisões reside no conselho de administração.
Synonyms
dwellinhabitlivelodgeoccupy
Antonyms
leavedepartvacate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
residir; morar
Both terms are commonly used; 'morar' is more colloquial
Rio de Janeiro
residir; morar
Preference for 'morar' in everyday speech
São Paulo
residir; morar
Both used equally; 'residir' more formal in official contexts
Portugal
residir
Preferred formal term; 'morar' less common

Related Idioms & Phrases

reside with - estar com (to be the responsibility of)
power resides in - o poder está em (authority lies with)
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