Meaning of Be seated
A polite phrase requesting someone to sit down.
In simple words: To sit down
Be seated in a sentence
- The host greeted us and said, 'Please, be seated.'
- In the theater, the usher instructed everyone to 'be seated' before the show began.
- During the meeting, the chairperson announced, 'I ask you to be seated now.'
- He gestured for the guests to be seated as the ceremony commenced.
- As the wedding began, the officiant encouraged everyone to be seated quickly.
How to use Be seated
Used in formal situations, such as in theaters or during meetings. Avoid in casual settings.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Imagine a fancy restaurant where a waiter says, 'Be seated' as you enter.
Related words
Collocations with Be seated
- politely be seated
- ask to be seated
- be seated comfortably
Synonyms for Be seated
- take a seat
- sit down
- become seated
Common mistakes with Be seated
- Often used incorrectly in informal contexts.
- Confused with 'take a seat', which is more informal.
Be seated appears in
Be seated in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تفضل بالجلوس
اجلس
- Bengaliবাংলা
বসুন
বসে পড়ুন
- GermanDeutsch
Nehmen Sie Platz
Sich hinsetzen
- SpanishEspañol
Tome asiento
Sentarse
- Persianفارسی
بنشینید
نشستن یا گرفتن یک صندلی.
- FrenchFrançais
Asseyez-vous
S'asseoir
- Hindiहिन्दी
बैठ जाइए
बैठना
- ItalianItaliano
Accomodatevi, Prego
Siediti
- PortuguesePortuguês
Sente-se
Sentar-se
- RussianРусский
Садитесь
Сесть
- Urduاردو
تشریف رکھیں
بیٹھ جاؤ
- Chinese中文
请坐
坐下
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Frequently asked questions about Be seated
What does Be seated mean?
To sit down
What is the definition of Be seated?
A polite phrase requesting someone to sit down.
How do you use Be seated in a sentence?
The host greeted us and said, 'Please, be seated.'
Can you give another example of Be seated?
In the theater, the usher instructed everyone to 'be seated' before the show began.
What are synonyms for Be seated?
Common alternatives include take a seat, sit down, become seated.
What words go with Be seated?
It commonly pairs with politely be seated, ask to be seated, be seated comfortably.
What are common mistakes when using Be seated?
Often used incorrectly in informal contexts. Confused with 'take a seat', which is more informal.
How do you pronounce Be seated?
US: //bi ˈsiːtɪd//, UK: //biː ˈsiːtɪd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Be seated formal or informal?
"Be seated" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Be seated?
Used in formal situations, such as in theaters or during meetings. Avoid in casual settings.
