Synonyms

situated

American

[sich-oo-ey-tid] / ˈsɪtʃ uˌeɪ tɪd /

adjective

located; placed.
placed in a particular position or condition, especially with reference to the possession of money.

The inheritance leaves them well situated.

Other Word Forms

unsituated adjective
well-situated adjective

Etymology

Origin of situated

First recorded in 1550–60; situate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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The property, which is situated on a Brooklyn block adorned with lush greenery, measures four stories and boasts five bedrooms and four bathrooms.

From MarketWatch

Meteorologists say Nepal, within which the central Himalayas is situated, is also seeing a significant drop in winter precipitation.

From BBC

They will be rideable, situated in front of a giant screen to simulate movement.

From Los Angeles Times

Corporate security officials and law-enforcement agencies asked to see seating charts in advance, wanting to know exactly where each CEO would be situated.

From The Wall Street Journal

California’s experience with slavery cannot be understood solely through a United States or Southern lens, but rather must be situated within the broader hemispheric context of slavery in the Americas.

From Los Angeles Times

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