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verb (used with object)
1.
to appoint, fix, or resolve definitely and conclusively; agree upon (as time, price, or conditions).
2.
to place in a desired state or in order: to settle one's affairs.
3.
to pay, as a bill.
4.
to close (an account) by payment.
5.
EXPANDto migrate to and organize (an area, territory, etc.); colonize: The pilgrims settled Plymouth.
6.
to cause to take up residence: They settled immigrants in urban areas.
7.
to furnish (a place) with inhabitants or settlers: The French settled this colony with army veterans.
8.
to quiet, calm, or bring to rest (the nerves, stomach, etc.).
10.
to conclude or resolve: to settle a dispute.
11.
to make stable; place in a permanent position or on a permanent basis.
12.
to cause (a liquid) to become clear by depositing dregs.
13.
to cause (dregs, sediment, etc.) to sink or be deposited.
14.
to cause to sink down gradually; make firm or compact.
15.
to dispose of finally; close up: to settle an estate.
16.
COLLAPSELaw.
a.
to secure (property, title, etc.) on or to a person by formal or legal process.
b.
to terminate (legal proceedings) by mutual consent of the parties.
verb (used without object)
17.
to decide, arrange, or agree (often followed by on or upon): to settle on a plan of action.
18.
to arrange matters in dispute; come to an agreement: to settle with a person.
19.
to pay a bill; make a financial arrangement (often followed by up).
20.
to take up residence in a new country or place: Many Frenchmen settled along the Mississippi River following La Salle's explorations.
21.
EXPANDto come to rest, as from flight: A bird settled on a bough.
22.
to gather, collect, or become fixed in a particular place, direction, etc.: A cold settled in my head.
23.
to become calm or composed (often followed by down): I'll wait until the class settles before starting the lesson.
24.
to come to rest (often followed by down): We settled down for the night at an old country inn.
25.
to sink down gradually; subside.
26.
to become clear by the sinking of suspended particles, as a liquid.
27.
to sink to the bottom, as sediment.
28.
to become firm or compact, as the ground.
29.
COLLAPSE(of a female animal) to become pregnant; conceive.
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Settled
is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
30.
settle down,
a.
to become established in some routine, especially upon marrying, after a period of independence or indecision.
b.
to become calm or quiet.
c.
to apply oneself to serious work: There were so many distractions that we weren't able to settle down to studying.
31.
settle for, to be satisfied with: to settle for less.
32.
settle into, to become established in: to settle into a new routine.
Origin:
before 1000; Middle English set(t)len, Old English setlan (attested once) to place, derivative of setl settle2; compare Dutch zetelen
before 1000; Middle English set(t)len, Old English setlan (attested once) to place, derivative of setl settle2; compare Dutch zetelen
Related forms
set·tle·a·ble, adjective
set·tle·a·bil·i·ty, noun
set·tled·ness, noun
qua·si-set·tled, adjective
un·set·tle·a·ble, adjective
EXPANDwell-set·tled, adjective
COLLAPSESynonyms
1. set, establish. 4. liquidate. 6. relocate. 7. people, colonize. 9. tranquilize, compose, still, pacify. 11. stabilize, establish, confirm. 20. locate, relocate. 25. decline, fall, abate.
1. set, establish. 4. liquidate. 6. relocate. 7. people, colonize. 9. tranquilize, compose, still, pacify. 11. stabilize, establish, confirm. 20. locate, relocate. 25. decline, fall, abate.
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Word Origin & History
settle
"long bench," O.E. setl "a seat, position, abode," related to sittan "to sit," from P.Gmc. *setla- (cf. M.L.G., M.Du. setel, Du. zetel, Ger. Sessel, Goth. sitls), from PIE *sedla- (cf. L. sella "seat, chair," O.C.S. sedlo "saddle," O.E. sadol "saddle"), from base *sed- "to sit" (see sedentary).
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