Seat — synonyms, definition

1. seat (Noun)

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seat (Noun) — A space reserved for sitting (as in a theatre or on a train or aeroplane). ex. "he booked their seats in advance"

seat (Noun) — The fleshy part of the human body that you sit on. ex. "he deserves a good kick in the seat"

seat (Noun) — Furniture that is designed for sitting on. ex. "there were not enough seats for all the guests"

seat (Noun) — Any support where you can sit (especially the part of a chair or bench etc. on which you sit). ex. "he dusted off the seat before sitting down"

seat (Noun) — A centre of authority (as a city from which authority is exercised).

seat (Noun) — The location (metaphorically speaking) where something is based. ex. "the brain is said to be the seat of reason"

seat (Noun) — The legal right to sit as a member in a legislative or similar body. ex. "he was elected to a seat in the Senate"

seat (Noun) — A part of a machine that supports or guides another part.

seat (Noun) — The cloth covering for the buttocks. ex. "the seat of his pants was worn through"

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2. seat (Verb)

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seat (Verb) — Show to a seat; assign a seat for. ex. "The host seated me next to Mrs. Smith"

seat (Verb) — Be able to seat. ex. "The theatre seats 2,000"

seat (Verb) — Place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position. ex. "there was a ceremony to seat the president of the Academy"

seat (Verb) — (cabinetwork) put a seat on a chair.

seat (Verb) — (architecture) provide with seats. ex. "seat a concert hall"

seat (Verb) — Place or attach firmly in or on a base. ex. "seat the camera on the tripod"

seat (Verb) — Place in or on a seat. ex. "the mother seated the toddler on the high chair"

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