situate

[sich-oo-eyt, sich-oo-it, -eyt]

verb (used with object)

situated, situating 

1. to put in or on a particular site or place; locate.

   Synonyms: install, set, station, establish

adjective

1. Archaic.,  located; placed; situated.

situate

/ ˈsɪtjʊˌeɪt /

verb

1. (tr; often passive) to allot a site to; place; locate

adjective

1. (now used esp in legal contexts) situated; located

Other Word Forms

• intersituate verb (used with object)
• resituate verb (used with object)

Word History and Origins

Origin of situate¹

1515–25; < Late Latin situātus situated, equivalent to Latin situ-, stem of situs site + -ātus -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of situate¹

C16: from Late Latin situāre to position, from Latin situs a _site

Example Sentences

Baby changing facilities are available within the event area and will be situated in the toilet units and at the welfare tent.

From BBC

In a separate article in The Hindustan Times newspaper, Mr Jacob also situates the recent talks between Delhi and Beijing in a broader frame: the trilateral interplay of India, China and Russia.

From BBC

And they were the only patrons in the small room, situated away from the main viewing area, where the volume was on full blast.

From Los Angeles Times

They also added an outdoor dining area, a birdbath and an alcove with a bench, all situated in the shade of fragrant natives.

From Los Angeles Times

Rogers’ Berta, comfortably situated in her domestic nest, scales her performance accordingly.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• establish 
• settle