C1verbformalurbanacademic
US/ˈsɪtʃ.u.eɪt/
UK/ˈsɪtʃ.u.eɪt/
to place something in a particular position or set of conditions; usually used in the passive
In context
The hotel is situated on a hill overlooking the bay.
The architects chose to situate the library near the main entrance.
Historians try to situate the novel within the politics of its time.
Words that go with situate
adverb + verb
- conveniently situatedThe apartment is conveniently situated near the station.
- centrally situatedThe hotel is centrally situated, close to the station.
- ideally situatedThe shop is ideally situated for tourists.
- well situatedThe farm is well situated for access to the market.
verb + preposition
- be situated inThe village is situated in a narrow valley.
- situate within a contextThe essay situates the poem within its historical context.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The hotel situates near the beach.Correct: The hotel is situated near the beach.