1
as in deep
firmly established over time
a remote village with a settled distrust of outsiders
2
as in stable
having been established and usually not subject to change
settled rules that cannot be disregarded when it is convenient to do so
past tense of settle
1
as in filtered
to cause to come to rest at the bottom (as of a liquid)
the light rain will settle the dust in the air careful handling will settle the lees in the bottom of the wine bottle
2
as in populated
to supply with inhabitants
the region was originally settled by farmers
3
as in decided
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)
settled the lawsuit in favor of the defendant
4
as in arranged
to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of
settled their wedding plans without any major disagreements
5
as in perched
to come to rest after descending from the air
birds settling on the branches of the maple tree
6
as in lodged
to establish or place comfortably or snugly
settled the sleeping baby into her crib
7
as in calmed
to free from distress or disturbance
a hot meal settled the children down
8
as in contained
to gain emotional or mental control of
settled himself only with visible effort after the angry outburst
9
as in paid
to give what is owed for
settle a debt
10
as in determined
to make final, definite, or beyond dispute
this information should settle the question of who is right
11
as in shushed
to stop the noise or speech of
settled the class with a firm "quiet!"
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