settle

[ˈsɛtl]

settle Definition

• 1. to resolve or reach an agreement about something
• 2. to establish a home or residence
• 3. to calm down or become quiet

Using settle: Examples

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

• Example

  We need to settle this dispute before it gets out of hand.

• Example

  After years of traveling, she finally settled in a small town in Italy.

• Example

  The baby finally settled down and fell asleep.

settle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for settle

• resolve
• decide
• establish
• colonize
• conclude

Antonyms for settle

• unsettle
• disturb
• agitate

Idioms Using settle

• a settled question

  a matter that has been decided and is no longer open to debate or discussion

  Example

  The issue of who will inherit the family business is a settled question.

• settle someone's hash

  to defeat or punish someone

  Example

  The boxer was determined to settle his opponent's hash in the ring.

• settle the score

  to get revenge or pay back someone for a past wrong

  Example

  He was determined to settle the score with his former business partner.

Phrases with settle

• settle for

  to accept something less than what one wants or deserves

  Example

  I really wanted the blue dress, but I had to settle for the green one.

• settle in

  to become established or comfortable in a new place or situation

  Example

  It took a few weeks, but we finally settled in to our new apartment.

• settle up

  to pay what is owed or to come to a final agreement or resolution

  Example

  Before we leave, we need to settle up with the restaurant for our meal.

Origins of settle

from Old English 'setlan', meaning 'to place, put'

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Summary: settle in Brief

The verb 'settle' [ˈsɛtl] has multiple meanings, including resolving or reaching an agreement, establishing a home or residence, and calming down. It can be used in phrases like 'settle for,' 'settle in,' and 'settle up,' and idioms like 'a settled question,' 'settle someone's hash,' and 'settle the score.'