sit for

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The phrase "sit for" can refer to posing for artistic purposes, taking exams, or acting as a caretaker.

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Definition

B2Art

(general)To pose as a model for an artist or photographer.

Example

She agreed to sit for the portrait artist.
He sat for a famous photographer last summer.

B2Education

(general)To take an examination or test.

Example

The students will sit for their final exams next week.
She sat for the bar exam in July.

B1Caregiving

(informal)To look after children or pets in the absence of their parents or owners.

Example

She often sits for her neighbors' kids on weekends.
Can you sit for my dog while I'm away?

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sit for":

sit with sit in sit on sit under sit upon sit over sit down sit right sit on it sit still take a seat sit back sit out have a seat stand in sitting pretty sit up stand for stand on pop a squat sit up with stand with stand still stand up take the bench take a back seat stand by set down sit on one's hands seating time