Background for sate

sate

/seɪt/

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verb

To satisfy the appetite or desire of; to fill up.

Examples :

"At last he stopped, his hunger and thirst sated."

food physiology sensation

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(of a person) To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks.

Examples :

"After a long day of walking, it was good just to sit and relax."

body position physiology action human

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(of a person) To move oneself into such a position.

Examples :

"I asked him to sit."

position action

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(of an object) To occupy a given position permanently.

Examples :

"The temple has sat atop that hill for centuries."

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To remain in a state of repose; to rest; to abide; to rest in any position or condition.

Examples :

"After a long day of work, the weary dog chose to sate on the cool tile floor, finding relief from the summer heat. "

condition state

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To be a member of a deliberative body.

Examples :

"I currently sit on a standards committee."

politics government state

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Of a legislative or, especially, a judicial body such as a court, to be in session.

Examples :

"In what city is the circuit court sitting for this session."

government law politics state

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To lie, rest, or bear; to press or weigh.

Examples :

"The heavy snow sate upon the roof all winter, threatening to collapse it. "

action position

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To be adjusted; to fit.

Examples :

"Your new coat sits well."

condition quality

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(of an agreement or arrangement) To be accepted or acceptable; to work.

Examples :

"How will this new contract sit with the workers?"

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(causative) To cause to be seated or in a sitting posture; to furnish a seat to.

Examples :

"Sit him in front of the TV and he might watch for hours."

position action

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To accommodate in seats; to seat.

Examples :

"The dining room table sits eight comfortably."

building utility

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verb

Examples :

"I need to find someone to sit my kids on Friday evening for four hours."

job service family work

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To take, to undergo or complete (an examination or test).

Examples :

"The student will sate the required exam to pass the course. "

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To cover and warm eggs for hatching, as a fowl; to brood; to incubate.

Examples :

"The mother hen will carefully sate her eggs to keep them warm and help the chicks hatch. "

animal biology bird nature agriculture

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To take a position for the purpose of having some artistic representation of oneself made, such as a picture or a bust.

Examples :

"The queen agreed to sate for a famous portrait painter. "

art appearance human

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To have position, as at the point blown from; to hold a relative position; to have direction.

Examples :

"The weather vane on the barn sates west, indicating the wind is blowing from the east. "

position direction

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noun

Examples :

"The aroma of the satay from the street vendor made my mouth water. "