seat

/sˈit/

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Noun
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane); "he booked their seats in advance"; "he sat in someone else''s place"
Noun
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; "he deserves a good kick in the butt"; "are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?"
Noun
furniture that is designed for sitting on; "there were not enough seats for all the guests"
Noun
any support where you can sit (especially the part of a chair or bench etc. on which you sit); "he dusted off the seat before sitting down"
Noun
a center of authority (as a city from which authority is exercised)
Noun
the location (metaphorically speaking) where something is based; "the brain is said to be the seat of reason"
Noun
the legal right to sit as a member in a legislative or similar body; "he was elected to a seat in the Senate"
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a part of a machine that supports or guides another part
Noun
the cloth covering for the buttocks; "the seat of his pants was worn through"
Verb
show to a seat; assign a seat for; "The host seated me next to Mrs. Smith"
Verb
be able to seat; "The theater seats 2,000"
Verb
place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position; "there was a ceremony to induct the president of the Academy"
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put a seat on a chair
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provide with seats; "seat a concert hall"
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place or attach firmly in or on a base; "seat the camera on the tripod"
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place in or on a seat; "the mother seated the toddler on the high chair"
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