be seated

VERB

lie

Synonyms

STRONGEST

belong exist prevail remain spread stretch

STRONG

be beset extend occupy reach

WEAK

be beside be buried be established be even be fixed be found be interred be level be located be on be placed be smooth have its seat in

VERB

sit

Synonyms

STRONG

give feet a rest grab a chair have a place have a seat hunker park perch plop down pose posture put it there relax remain rest seat seat oneself settle squat take a load off take a place take a seat

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depart move stand straighten

Example Sentences

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Indoor events will have a standby line that does not require tickets; however, there is no guarantee you will be seated.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Abel will be on stage with several top Berkshire executives, and Buffett will be seated in the audience alongside other Berkshire directors.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Many guests bristle when they can’t be seated as incomplete parties, or order appetizers without putting in their main course order.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026

They will be seated in an area of St Peter's Square allocated to world leaders in alphabetical order by country.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025

“It’s okay,” I tell her, but I’m relieved to be seated.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen

be seated

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