Synonyms of sat

sat

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• squatted
• set
• perched
• sprawled
• lounged
• slouched
• straddled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stood
• rose
• arose
• got up

2

as in seated

to cause to sit down

the host had to sit some of the guests on the porch

Synonyms & Similar Words

• seated
• put
• placed
• set down
• rested
• settled
• laid
• lay
• ensconced
• reclined
• reposed

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spawned
• laid
• incubated
• hatched
• brooded
• set

4

as in stood

to occupy a place or location

the monument that sits at the entrance to the battlefield

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stood
• was
• remained
• lay
• resided
• bore
• waited
• stayed
• rested
• awaited
• dwelt
• stationed
• posted
• hung around
• overlooked
• stuck around
• commanded
• tarried
• dwelled