No. 10,708 in Russian
восседают
"Sit enthroned" or "sit in a dignified manner."
In a sentence
Цари восседают на своих тронах, принимая послов.
The tsars sit enthroned on their thrones, receiving envoys.
Refers to sitting in a majestic or elevated position.
Сова и ворон восседают на ветвях старого дерева.
The owl and the crow sit perched on the branches of the old tree.
Describes animals sitting in an elevated position, giving a sense of poise.
Ученики восседают на своих местах, готовясь к лекции.
The students sit at their places, preparing for the lecture.
Indicates people seated, providing a formal or sometimes humorous tone to the description.
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