Synonyms for sit

verb

1. To assume a sitting posture

   be seated, seat oneself, take a seat, sit down, sit up, squat, perch, hunker*, park oneself*, take a load off one's feet*, take a load off one's mind*.

   Antonyms rise*, stand up, get up.

2. To occupy a seat

   have a place, have a chair, sit in, take a chair, take a seat, take a place; see also occupy 2.

   Antonyms stand*, give up one's seat, be without a seat.

3. To lie

   remain, rest, bear on; see lie 2, relax 1.

4. To hold an assemblage

   convene, come together, hold an assembly; see assemble 2, meet 2.