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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).
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- to furnish (a place) with inhabitants or settlers:
The French settled this colony with army veterans.
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- to quiet, calm, or bring to rest (the nerves, stomach, etc.).
- to stop from annoying or opposing:
A sharp word will settle that youngster.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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/ ˈɛə /
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/ ˈɛə /
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
- ˈٳٱ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- t·· adjective
- t··i·ٲ noun
- t·Ա noun
- ܲȴ-t adjective
- un·t·· adjective
- ɱ-t adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of settle1
Origin of settle2
Example Sentences
I either brought it along or made it once I settled at my destination.
Lawyers for both sides have acknowledged that Sharpe offered at least $10 million to settle the case in mediation before the lawsuit was filed, but the accuser declined the offer.
In 2020, Jordan's top court ruled that the Brotherhood was "dissolved" because it had not settled its legal status.
Kane said that his clients tried to settle with the county for $250,000, but the county countered with only $7,500 and was not willing to offer a larger settlement.
The Unite union has agreed to attend mediation talks with conciliation service Acas next week to try to settle the ongoing bin strike in Birmingham.
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