past tense of sit
1
as in squatted
to rest on the buttocks or haunches
everybody needs to sit down because it's time for class
2
as in seated
to cause to sit down
the host had to sit some of the guests on the porch
3
as in spawned
to cover and warm eggs as the young inside develop
we didn't want to disturb the hens, as they were sitting
4
as in stood
to occupy a place or location
the monument that sits at the entrance to the battlefield
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Merriam-Webster unabridged
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