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settle

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verb set·tle \ˈse-təl\

Definition of settle

settled

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settling

play \ˈset-liŋ, ˈse-təl-iŋ\
  1. transitive verb

  2. 1 :  to place so as to stay

  3. 2a :  to establish in residenceb :  to furnish with inhabitants :  colonize

  4. 3a :  to cause to pack downb :  to clarify by causing dregs or impurities to sink

  5. 4 :  to make quiet or orderly

  6. 5a :  to fix or resolve conclusively settle the questionb :  to establish or secure permanently settle the order of royal successionc :  to conclude (a lawsuit) by agreement between parties usually out of courtd :  to close (something, such as an account) by payment often of less than is due

  7. 6 :  to arrange in a desired position

  8. 7 :  to make or arrange for final disposition of settled his affairs

  9. 8 of an animal :  impregnate

  10. intransitive verb

  11. 1 :  to come to rest

  12. 2a :  to sink gradually or to the bottomb :  to become clear by the deposit of sediment or scumc :  to become compact by sinking

  13. 3a :  to become fixed, resolved, or established a cold settled in his chestb :  to establish a residence or colony settled in Wisconsin —often used with down

  14. 4a :  to become quiet or orderlyb :  to take up an ordered or stable life —often used with down marry and settle down

  15. 5a :  to adjust differences or accountsb :  to come to a decision —used with on or upon settled on a new planc :  to conclude a lawsuit by agreement out of court

  16. 6 of an animal :  conceive

settleable

play \ˈse-təl-ə-bəl, ˈset-lə-bəl\ adjective

settle for

  1. :  to be content with

settle one's hash

  1. :  to silence or subdue someone by decisive action

settle the stomach

  1. :  to remove or relieve the distress or nausea of indigestion

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Examples of settle in a Sentence

  1. They were determined to settle the dispute before going home for the day.

  2. The two sides have settled their differences.

  3. We need to settle this question once and for all.

  4. That settles it. I can't take the day off from work, so I'm not going.

  5. His grandparents were immigrants from Germany who settled in Pennsylvania.

  6. He always thought he'd leave the city and settle in the country.

  7. the people who settled the West

Origin and Etymology of settle

Middle English, to seat, bring to rest, come to rest, from Old English setlan, from setl seat


First Known Use: 1515

settle Synonyms

Synonyms
lay, sediment
Antonyms
raise
Related Words
filter, screen, sieve, sift, strain; clarify, clear; resettle
Near Antonyms
agitate, disturb, mix, stir

Synonym Discussion of settle

decide, determine, settle, rule, resolve mean to come or cause to come to a conclusion. decide implies previous consideration of a matter causing doubt, wavering, debate, or controversy. she decided to sell her house determine implies fixing the identity, character, scope, or direction of something. determined the cause of the problem settle implies a decision reached by someone with power to end all dispute or uncertainty. the dean's decision settled the campus alcohol policy rule implies a determination by judicial or administrative authority. the judge ruled that the evidence was inadmissible resolve implies an expressed or clear decision or determination to do or refrain from doing something. he resolved to quit smoking
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settle

noun set·tle

Definition of settle

  1. :  a wooden bench with arms, a high solid back, and an enclosed foundation which can be used as a chest

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Origin and Etymology of settle

Middle English, place for sitting, seat, chair, from Old English setl; akin to Old High German sezzal seat, Latin sella seat, chair, Old English sittan to sit


First Known Use: 1553

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SETTLE Defined for English Language Learners

settle

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verb

Definition of settle for English Language Learners

  • : to end (something, such as an argument) by reaching an agreement

  • : to make a final decision about (something)

  • : to move to a place and make it your home

settle

noun

Definition of settle for English Language Learners

  • : a long wooden bench with arms, a high solid back, and often with space under the seat which can be used to store things

SETTLE Defined for Kids

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settle

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verb set·tle \ˈse-təl\

Definition of settle for Students

settled

;

settling

  1. 1 :  to come to rest Birds settled on a branch. Dust settled on the table.

  2. 2 :  to make a home I'd like to settle in the country.

  3. 3 :  to make quiet :  calm The tea settled my nerves.

  4. 4 :  decide 1 It's settled then—we'll each pay our own way.

  5. 5 :  to place so as to stay I settled myself in a chair.

  6. 6 :  to sink gradually to a lower level The foundations of the house settled.

  7. 7 :  to sink in a liquid

  8. 8 :  to give attention to Settle down to work now.

  9. 9 :  to fix by agreement They are hoping to settle the case out of court.

  10. 10 :  to put in order They settled their affairs.

  11. 11 :  to complete payment on Waiter, we're ready to settle our bill.

  12. 12 :  to bring to an end They settled their argument.

  13. 13 :  to take up a stable life You're not a kid anymore. It's time to settle down.

  14. 14 :  to be content with He settled for his second choice.

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settle

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noun set·tle

Definition of settle for Students

  1. :  a long wooden bench with arms and a high solid back

Medical Dictionary

settle

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verb set·tle \ˈset-əl\

Medical Definition of settle

settled

;

settling

  2. transitive verb

    3. of an animal :  impregnate 1a

  4. intransitive verb

    5. of an animal :  conceive

Law Dictionary

settle

verb set·tle

Legal Definition of settle

settled

settling
  1. transitive verb

  2. 1 :  to resolve conclusively settle a question of law

  3. 2 :  to establish or secure permanently a settled legal principle

  4. 3 :  close settle the sale of securities settle the estate

  5. 4 :  to resolve a disagreement about (a court order) no hearing to consider these objections and to settle the order had been conducted — Saba v. Gray, 314 N.W.2d 597 (1981)

  6. 5a :  to fix (a price) by mutual agreement b :  to conclude (a lawsuit) by entering into an agreement negotiated by the parties usually out of court c :  to close (as an account) by payment; also :  to close by compromise and payment of less than the full amount claimed or due

  7. intransitive verb

  8. 1 :  to conclude a lawsuit by entering into an agreement the plaintiff chose to settle out of court

  9. 2 :  to make a settlement of a transfer of funds

  10. 3 :  to adjust differences or accounts settled with his creditors

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