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settle
1[ set-l ]
verb (used with object)
- to appoint, fix, or resolve definitely and conclusively; agree upon (as time, price, or conditions).
- to place in a desired state or in order:
to settle one's affairs.
- to pay, as a bill.
- to close (an account) by payment.
Synonyms: liquidate
- to migrate to and organize (an area, territory, etc.); colonize:
The pilgrims settled Plymouth.
- to cause to take up residence:
They settled immigrants in urban areas.
Synonyms: relocate
- to furnish (a place) with inhabitants or settlers:
The French settled this colony with army veterans.
- to quiet, calm, or bring to rest (the nerves, stomach, etc.).
- to stop from annoying or opposing:
A sharp word will settle that youngster.
Synonyms: pacify, still, compose, tranquilize
- to conclude or resolve:
to settle a dispute.
- to make (someone) comfortable or snug.
- to make stable; place in a permanent position or on a permanent basis.
- to cause (a liquid) to become clear by depositing dregs.
- to cause (dregs, sediment, etc.) to sink or be deposited.
- to cause to sink down gradually; make firm or compact.
- to dispose of finally; close up:
to settle an estate.
- Law.
- to secure (property, title, etc.) on or to a person by formal or legal process.
- to terminate (legal proceedings) by mutual consent of the parties.
verb (used without object)
- to decide, arrange, or agree (often followed by on or upon ):
to settle on a plan of action.
- to arrange matters in dispute; come to an agreement:
to settle with a person.
- to pay a bill; make a financial arrangement (often followed by up ).
- to take up residence in a new country or place:
Many Frenchmen settled along the Mississippi River following La Salle's explorations.
- to come to rest, as from flight:
A bird settled on a bough.
- to gather, collect, or become fixed in a particular place, direction, etc.:
A cold settled in my head.
- to become calm or composed (often followed by down ):
I'll wait until the class settles before starting the lesson.
- to come to rest (often followed by down ):
We settled down for the night at an old country inn.
- to sink down gradually; subside.
- to become clear by the sinking of suspended particles, as a liquid.
- to sink to the bottom, as sediment.
- to become firm or compact, as the ground.
- (of a female animal) to become pregnant; conceive.
verb phrase
- to become established in:
to settle into a new routine.
- to be satisfied with:
to settle for less.
- to become established in some routine, especially upon marrying, after a period of independence or indecision.
- to become calm or quiet.
- to apply oneself to serious work:
There were so many distractions that we weren't able to settle down to studying.
settle
2[ set-l ]
noun
- a long seat or bench, usually wooden, with arms and a high back.
settle
1/ ˈsɛtəl /
verb
- tr to put in order; arrange in a desired state or condition
he settled his affairs before he died
- to arrange or be arranged in a fixed or comfortable position
he settled himself by the fire
- intr to come to rest or a halt
a bird settled on the hedge
- to take up or cause to take up residence
the family settled in the country
- to establish or become established in a way of life, job, residence, etc
- tr to migrate to and form a community; colonize
- to make or become quiet, calm, or stable
- intr to be cast or spread; come down
fog settled over a wide area
- to make (a liquid) clear or (of a liquid) to become clear; clarify
- to cause (sediment) to sink to the bottom, as in a liquid, or (of sediment) to sink thus
- to subside or cause to subside and become firm or compact
the dust settled
- sometimes foll by up to pay off or account for (a bill, debt, etc)
- tr to decide, conclude, or dispose of
to settle an argument
- intr; often foll by on or upon to agree or fix
to settle upon a plan
- tr; usually foll by on or upon to secure (title, property, etc) to a person, as by making a deed of settlement, will, etc
he settled his property on his wife
- to determine (a legal dispute, etc) by agreement of the parties without resort to court action (esp in the phrase settle out of court )
settle
2/ ˈsɛtəl /
noun
- a seat, for two or more people, usually made of wood with a high back and arms, and sometimes having a storage space in the boxlike seat
Derived Forms
- ˈsettleable, adjective
Other Words From
- settle·a·ble adjective
- settle·a·bili·ty noun
- settled·ness noun
- quasi-settled adjective
- un·settle·a·ble adjective
- well-settled adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of settle1
Origin of settle2
Example Sentences
Perhaps Gaetz, now out of a job, will have to settle for a position that doesn’t require Senate confirmation — or a gig on Newsmax.
Measure A also funds eviction defense, which can help more people win or settle cases and stay housed.
The city agreed in June to settle the lawsuit and pay $300,000 in legal fees, but litigation by the affected officers is ongoing.
Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe was freed in 2022 after ministers agreed to settle a £400m debt dating back to the 1970s.
When dry weather does settle in, fires are more likely to ignite.
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