sit with
B1 neutral inseparable both
In simple words
to be with someone while sitting, or to feel right in your mind
Literal meaning: to sit together beside someone
Meanings
1 A2 neutral
to be seated together with someone, often to keep them company or support them
"I'll sit with Grandma while you make the phone calls."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2
idiomatic
neutral
to stay in someone's mind and continue to affect their thoughts or feelings
"The judge's comment sat with her for days after the hearing."
Grammar: inseparable
3 B2
idiomatic
neutral
to seem acceptable, comfortable, or right to someone
"That explanation doesn't quite sit with me."
"That doesn't sit well with me."
— Very common public/political interview phrase; exact source not recalled
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
The figurative sense 'that doesn't sit well with me' is very common. The caregiving sense overlaps with 'sit with someone.'
Commonly used with
family patient idea decision me comfortably
Forms
Base
sit with
I/you/we/they
3rd person
sits with
he/she/it
Past simple
sat with
yesterday
Past participle
sat with
have + pp
-ing form
sitting with
continuous
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