situate
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈsɪtʃueɪt/
KK: /ˈsɪtʃueɪt/
adjective
Definition
Located in a particular place or position.
Example
The house is situated on a hill overlooking the valley.
Conversation
Have you seen that new cafe they situate near the park?
Yeah, I walked by it yesterday; it looks cozy!
I heard it has a really nice view because of where it's situate.
Definitely! I want to check it out this weekend.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
located
positioned
sited
Antonyms
displaced
removed
unplaced
transitive verb
Definition
To place something in a specific location or position.
Example
The architect will situate the new building near the park.
Tense Forms
Past: situated
Past Participle: situated
Conversation
Have you decided where to situate the new furniture in your living room?
Not yet, I’m still figuring out the best layout.
I think it would look great if you situate the couch by the window.
Root Explanation
Situate → It is formed from "situare" (meaning to place or set) which comes from the Latin root "situs" (meaning site or position). The word "situate" means to place something in a specific location or position.
Memory Tip
Think of 'placing' something ('situare') in a specific 'site' ('situs') — that's how you remember that 'situate' means to set something in a particular location.
Visually Confused Words
usitate
sinuate
ictuate
state
ustulate
titubate
stuprate
sinuated