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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: liquidateto 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: relocateto 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.
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 orupon ).
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 byup ).
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 bydown ).
I'll wait until the class settles before starting the lesson.
to come to rest (often followed bydown ).
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
settle into, to become established in.
to settle into a new routine.
settle for, to be satisfied with.
to settle for less.
settle down
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
Other Word Forms
- settleable adjective
- settleability noun
- settledness noun
- quasi-settled adjective
- unsettleable adjective
- well-settled adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of settle1
Origin of settle2
Example Sentences
But after working out City's fluid system, the hosts quickly settled into their usual routine to take control of the match.
They helped Montgomery settle on a rock in the sun to warm up, gave him food and electrolytes the Scouts had donated from their supplies and used their Garmin satellite system to summon help.
While 1st Amendment experts said CBS News had done nothing wrong, parent company Paramount settled the case for $16 million to help clear the regulatory hurdles for its merger with Skydance Media.
She married the dying William Mason during the series and later settled down with Andrew Parker, a footman in the house who has now taken over for Mr. Carson.
"She never asked me why I left… There was no need. We both knew. We settled on a lie. A good one. I crafted it - she loved me enough to let me go."
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