What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
situate
Example
The hotel is situated on a hill overlooking the ocean. [situate: verb]
Example
We need to situate the new furniture in the living room. [situate: verb]
position
Example
Please position the vase on the center of the table. [position: verb]
Example
She was offered a high-level position in the company. [position: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Position is more commonly used than situate in everyday language, and it has a wider range of meanings that make it more versatile.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between situate and position?
Position is more formal than situate, making it more appropriate for professional or academic contexts.
