Synonyms of sits

sits

verb

present tense third-person singular of sit

1

as in sets

to rest on the buttocks or haunches

everybody needs to sit down because it's time for class

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sets
• squats
• perches
• straddles
• sprawls
• lounges
• slouches

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stands
• rises
• arises
• gets up

2

as in puts

to cause to sit down

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• puts
• seats
• rests
• lays
• sets down
• lies
• settles
• places
• ensconces
• reposes
• reclines

3

as in spawns

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

• spawns
• lays
• broods
• hatches
• sets
• incubates

4

as in is

to occupy a place or location

the monument that sits at the entrance to the battlefield

Synonyms & Similar Words

• is
• stands
• lies
• resides
• rests
• remains
• waits
• stays
• bears
• overlooks
• awaits
• dwells
• stations
• commands
• hangs around
• tarries
• sticks around
• posts