settle

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/ˈsɛtəl/ English

Definitions

verb

To conclude or resolve (something):
To place or arrange in(to) a desired (especially: calm) state, or make final disposition of (something).“to settle her estate”
To become calm, quiet, or orderly; to stop being agitated.“the weather settled; wait until the crowd settles before speaking”
To establish or become established in a steady position:

noun

A seat of any kind.
A long bench with a high back and arms, often with chest or storage space underneath.
A place made lower than the rest; a wide step or platform lower than some other part. (Compare a depression.)

Related words

Synonyms

adjust arrange compose decide determine establish fix regulate reconcile conciliate finalize relocate patch up get back locate resolve settle down go down

Antonyms

remove agitate disturb wander

Associated

vistula disputes voluntarily debts dispute crescent resemble lawsuit carlisle permanently vertical settlers

Rhymes

mettle nettle fettle metal ettle kettle betel unsettle petal noble metal

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