Synonyms for

Occupies

Verb / ˈɑ:kjʌˌpaɪz / Another word for occupies — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to reside or live in a certain place, to fill or take up a space or time

Synonyms & similar words

reside fill interest useup invade busy take absorb engross concern occupy lodgein worry engage inhabit dwell reside live stay settle tenure fill consume absorb engross involve preoccupy pre-occupy busy employ hold possess

Synonyms by register

Formal

inhabits possesses resides in occupies

Informal

fills takes up is in

Literary

tenants dwells in

Antonyms

vacates leaves empties abandons relinquishes yields

Common collocations

  • occupies a position
  • occupies the throne
  • occupies space
  • occupies a seat
  • occupies the mind
  • occupies the land
  • occupies a room

Word family

noun occupation
verb occupy
adjective occupied
adverb occupiably

Usage note

The verb 'occupy' can refer to living in a place, holding a position, or filling a space. It is generally neutral in register.

Example sentences

  1. The bird occupies the nest in the tree.
  2. The family occupies the house on the corner.
  3. The students occupy their desks during class.
  4. The movie occupies two hours of time.
  5. The book occupies the reader's attention.

Quotes

  • The only way to deal with fear is to face it head-on. What are you afraid of? What is holding you back? Move forward and occupy your dream.
  • You can't really know where you are going until you know where you have been.
  • The present occupies the future.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words