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

It's situated in the heart of the town, in one of the most deprived neighbourhoods in Britain, with high levels of mental health problems.

From BBC

The new complaint has Richardson as the named defendant along with “all others similarly situated.”

From Los Angeles Times

Dhruva Advisors, which helps GCCs navigate the complex task of global tax compliance, calls these outposts "digital twins" of parent companies, situated across the oceans.

From BBC

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

Related Words

• establish 
• settle