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Meaning of the word settle in English

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settle

US /ˈset̬.əl/
UK /ˈset̬.əl/
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Verb

1.

to resolve or reach an agreement about an argument or problem

Example:
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They decided to settle the dispute out of court.
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Let's settle this once and for all.
Synonym:
resolveconcludedecideagreefinalize
2.

to establish a new place of residence or a community

Example:
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The pioneers began to settle the new territory.
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Many immigrants came to settle in this country.
Synonym:
colonizeresideinhabitpopulateestablish
3.

to become calm, quiet, or stable

Example:
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The dust began to settle after the wind died down.
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The children finally settled down for the night.
Synonym:
calmstabilizesubsidequietendescend

Noun

1.

a place where people have come to live and establish a community

Example:
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The new settlement grew rapidly.
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Archaeologists discovered an ancient settlement.
Synonym:
colonycommunityoutpostenclavehabitation
2.

an official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict

Example:
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The two parties reached a financial settlement.
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The divorce settlement was finalized last week.
Synonym:
agreementresolutionaccordpactdeal
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