sit synonyms

sit

v.

  1. To assume a sitting posture

    be seated, seat oneself, take a seat, sit down, sit up, squat, perch, hunker*, park oneself*, take a load off one's feet*, take a load off one's mind*.

    Antonyms rise*, stand up*, get up. *

  2. To occupy a seat

    have a place, have a chair, sit in, take a chair, take a seat, take a place; see also occupy 2.

    Antonyms stand*, give up one's seat, be without a seat.

  3. To lie

    remain, rest, bear on; see lie 2, relax 1.

  4. To hold an assemblage

    convene, come together, hold an assembly; see assemble 2, meet 2.

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