settle
se tuhl
- n a long wooden bench with a back
- v settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
dust settled on the roofs - v bring to an end; settle conclusively
- v settle conclusively; come to terms
We finally settled the argument - v take up residence and become established
The immigrants settled in the Midwest - v come to terms
- v go under, "The raft sank and its occupants drowned"
- v become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style
He finally settled down - v become resolved, fixed, established, or quiet
The roar settled to a thunder
The wind settled in the West
A cough settled in her chest
Her mood settled into lethargy - v establish or develop as a residence
He settled the farm 200 years ago
This land was settled by Germans - v come to rest
- v arrange or fix in the desired order
She settled the teacart - v accept despite lack of complete satisfaction
We settled for a lower price - v end a legal dispute by arriving at a settlement
The two parties finally settled - v dispose of; make a financial settlement
- v become clear by the sinking of particles
the liquid gradually settled - v cause to become clear by forming a sediment (of liquids)
- v sink down or precipitate
- v fix firmly
- v get one's revenge for a wrong or an injury
I finally settled with my old enemy - v make final; put the last touches on; put into final form
- v form a community
The Swedes settled in Minnesota - v come as if by falling
- 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.
- Jones' attorneys deny rumors they're ready to settle.
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