Synonyms for reside
Definitions
- v. 1
To dwell permanently or for a considerable time; to have a settled abode for a time; to remain for a long time.
He still resides at his parents' house.
- v. 2
To have a seat or fixed position; to inhere; to lie or be as in attribute or element.
Forms
- Past participle
- resided
e.g. resided → lived, inhabited, dwelt, remained…
Choose the right word
Lodge, sojourn, stay, tarry, and wait always imply a limited time; lodge, to pass the night; sojourn, to remain temporarily; live, dwell, reside, to have a permanent home.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- remain No visitor can remain in the hospital after 9 p.m.
- inhabit Those tribes inhabit the desert all year round.
- repose His brief repose was interrupted by her arrival.
- occupy Algeria's massive protests occupy every front page.
By length
- 4 letters
- live1, stay1, rest1, bide1
- 5 letters
- lodge1, dwell1, abide2, shack1
- 6 letters
- remain2, settle2, occupy3, endure2, repose2, inwone
- 7 letters
- inhabit3, sojourn2
- 8 letters
- domicile
- 11 letters
- domiciliate
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (abide2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- résider