Verb
They decided to situate the new office building near the airport.
We situated ourselves in the seats nearest the exit.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Add Accent Trees To add beauty and additional shade to a front yard, carefully situate accent trees between the street and the house.—Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2023
Verb
The exact layout of the motors is unknown right now, but one is expected to be situated between the vehicle’s V-8 and its eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox.—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 May 2024 Rather than being situated on a lake, El Encanto Mexican restaurant is built around a large, outdoor pond that welcomes wildlife such as turtles, fish and ducks.—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for situate
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Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English, from Late Latin situatus, from Latin situs
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