Sit — synonyms, sit antonyms, definition

1. sit (Verb)

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sit (Verb) — Be seated.

sit (Verb) — Be around, often idly or without specific purpose. ex. "The object sat in the corner" ex. "We sat around chatting for another hour"

sit (Verb) — Take a seat.

sit (Verb) — Be in session. ex. "When does the court of law sit?"

sit (Verb) — (art) assume a posture as for artistic purposes. ex. "We don't know the woman who sat for Leonardo so often"

sit (Verb) — (riding) Sit and travel on the back of an animal, usually while controlling its motion. ex. "She never sat a horse!"

sit (Verb) — Be located or situated somewhere. ex. "The White House sits on Pennsylvania Avenue"

sit (Verb) — Work or act as a baby-sitter. ex. "I cannot baby-sit tonight; I have too much homework to do"

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

sit (Verb) — Serve in a specific professional capacity. ex. "the priest sat for confession" ex. "she sat on the jury"

sit (Verb) — Take an examination.

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