ettle

[ˈɛt(ə)l]

ettle Definition

• 1. to intend or plan to do something
• 2. to settle or establish oneself somewhere

Using ettle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ettle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I'm etting to finish this project by the end of the week.

• Example

  He etled in a small village in the countryside.

• Example

  She is still trying to ettle on a career path.

ettle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ettle

• intend
• plan
• aim
• settle
• establish

Phrases with ettle

• ettle down

  to become calm and settled, especially after a period of restlessness or wandering

  Example

  After years of traveling, he finally decided to ettle down and start a family.

• ettle for

  to accept something less than what one really wants or deserves

  Example

  She wanted to be a doctor, but she had to ettle for being a nurse due to financial constraints.

• ettle up

  to pay off a debt or balance

  Example

  He promised to ettle up with his friend by the end of the month.

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Summary: ettle in Brief

The verb 'ettle' [ˈɛt(ə)l] means to intend or plan to do something, as in 'I'm etting to finish this project by the end of the week.' It can also mean to settle or establish oneself somewhere, as in 'He etled in a small village in the countryside.' The phrase 'ettle down' denotes becoming calm and settled, while 'ettle for' means to accept something less than what one really wants or deserves. 'Ettle up' means to pay off a debt or balance.