sat

[sat] / sæt /

VERB

rest on one's behind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cover install lie park perch relax remain rest seat squat

STRONG

ensconce hunker pose posture settle

WEAK

be seated bear on give feet a rest grab a chair have a place have a seat plop down put it there seat oneself take a load off take a place take a seat

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depart move stand straighten

WEAK

cancel

VERB

hold a meeting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assemble meet open

STRONG

convene deliberate officiate preside

WEAK

be in session come together hold an assembly

Antonyms

STRONGEST

divide separate

STRONG

WEAK

cancel stand

Example Sentences

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Eze sat out the March friendlies through injury, opening the door for Foden and Palmer to force their way into Tuchel's plans.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

"California has never sat back and watched as the future happened to us –- and we won't start now," he said.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

As Debbie sat at the register inside, helping a steady flow of the shop’s final patrons, protesters gathered behind the building, clutching homemade posters and waiting for Jeremy to speak.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

When Erling Haaland joined Manchester City in 2022, he sat down for a chat with Alan Shearer to discuss the art of goalscoring.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Father sat down on the edge of the narrow bed.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom