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Settle

verb
/ˈsɛtəl/
Word Frequency: 13.7

Definitions

1.verbTo conclude or resolve (something):
2.verbTo place or arrange in(to) a desired (especially: calm) state, or make final disposition of (something).
"to settle her estate"
3.verbTo become calm, quiet, or orderly; to stop being agitated.
"the weather settled;  wait until the crowd settles before speaking"
4.verbTo establish or become established in a steady position:
5.verbTo fix one's residence in a place; to establish a dwelling place, home, or colony. (Compare settle down.)
"the Saxons who settled in Britain"
6.verbTo move (people) to (a land or territory), so as to colonize it; to cause (people) to take residence in (a place).
7.verbTo sink, or cause (something, or impurities within it) to sink down, especially so as to become clear or compact.
8.verbTo make a jointure for a spouse.
9.verb(of an animal) To make or become pregnant.

Synonyms

adjustarrangecomposedecidedetermineestablishfixregulatereconcileconciliatefinalizerelocate

Antonyms

removeagitatedisturbwander

Rhymes With

mettlenettlefettlemetalettlekettlebetelunsettle
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