settle

//ˈset.əl//
B2Frequency Level 6Neutral
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Verb

settleInfinitive
settlePresent tense
settledPast tense
settledPast participle
settlingPresent participle
settlesThird-person singular
1

to resolve or reach an agreement about an argument or problem

They settled their dispute through negotiation.

2

to go and live permanently in a place, especially after traveling or living in other places

They decided to settle in Canada after years of traveling.

3

to make yourself comfortable in a place or position

She settled into the armchair with a good book.

4

to pay money that you owe

I need to settle my credit card bill by the end of the month.

5

to sink slowly down or come to rest on a surface

The dust slowly settled on the furniture.

6

to become calm or quiet after a period of activity or excitement

The children finally settled down after the party.

Noun

1

a long wooden bench with a high back and arms, typically used as seating

An old wooden settle stood by the fireplace in the cottage.

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