settle

/sˈɛtəl/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

verb

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
“dust settled on the roofs”
bring to an end; settle conclusively
“The case was decided”
settle conclusively; come to terms
“We finally settled the argument”
take up residence and become established
“The immigrants settled in the Midwest”
come to terms
“After some discussion we finally made up”
go under
“The raft sank and its occupants drowned”
become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style
“He finally settled down”
become resolved, fixed, established, or quiet
“The roar settled to a thunder”
establish or develop as a residence
“He settled the farm 200 years ago”
come to rest
arrange or fix in the desired order
“She settled the teacart”
accept despite lack of complete satisfaction
“We settled for a lower price”

noun

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