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settle  /ˈsɛ təl/ ? Meaning of "settle"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) a long wooden bench with a back
  2. (v) settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
  3. (v) bring to an end; settle conclusively
  4. (v) settle conclusively; come to terms
  5. (v) take up residence and become established
  6. (v) come to terms
  7. (v) go under,
  8. (v) become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style
  9. (v) become resolved, fixed, established, or quiet
  10. (v) establish or develop as a residence
  11. (v) come to rest
  12. (v) arrange or fix in the desired order
  13. (v) accept despite lack of complete satisfaction
  14. (v) end a legal dispute by arriving at a settlement
  15. (v) dispose of; make a financial settlement
  16. (v) become clear by the sinking of particles
  17. (v) cause to become clear by forming a sediment (of liquids)
  18. (v) sink down or precipitate
  19. (v) fix firmly
  20. (v) get one's revenge for a wrong or an injury
  21. (v) make final; put the last touches on; put into final form
  22. (v) form a community
  23. (v) come as if by falling

Synonym(s)

descend, fall, locate, root, settle down, steady down

Derived Word(s)

settle on, settlement, settler, settling, settlings

Usage(s):

  1. While I was away earlier this week, I asked you which actors or series you dreamed of winning each category, which ones you'd settle for, and which ones you actually expect to win.
  2. Jones' attorneys deny rumors they're ready to settle.
  3. For someone interested in quietly leading a terrorist's life, the rainy Indonesian hamlet of Cijeruk is a nice place to settle down.

Quotes

  1. "We can't afford to settle for a Washington where our energy policy, and our health care policy, and our tax policy is sold to the highest-bidding lobbyist," Obama said, and criticized Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Sen. Hillary Clinton, DN.Y.,...
    on May 3, 2008 By: Barack Obama Source: ABC News

  2. Mr Hurd said HP was "pleased to settle this matter with the attorney-general and are committed to ensuring that HP regains its standing as a global leader in corporate ethics and responsibility".
    on Dec 7, 2006 By: Mark Hurd Source: MSNBC

  3. "I can't wait to settle into my new home," Tani said after being awoken to the song "Dancing in the Moonlight."
    on Oct 25, 2007 By: Daniel Tani Source: Guardian Unlimited

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