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seat

The correct spelling is seat.

How to pronounce seat

/siːt/
noun

IPA: /siːt/

Say it like: See-t

The correct spelling is seat. Something to be sat upon. For example: "Be sure to seat the gasket properly before attaching the cover."

Usage Examples

Be sure to seat the gasket properly before attaching the cover.

The waiter seated us and asked what we would like to drink.

Please seat the audience after the anthem and then introduce the first speaker.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Something to be sat upon.
  2. 2.A location or site.
  3. 3.The starting point of a fire.
  4. 4.Posture, or way of sitting, on horseback.

verb

  1. 1.To put an object into a place where it will rest; to fix; to set firm.
  2. 2.To provide with places to sit.
  3. 3.To request or direct one or more persons to sit.
  4. 4.(legislature) To recognize the standing of a person or persons by providing them with one or more seats which would allow them to participate fully in a meeting or session.
  5. 5.To assign the seats of.

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