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Definitions

settle on

VERB

elect

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept admit appoint conclude designate determine name nominate pick receive resolve take vote vote for

STRONG

ballot cull judge mark prefer settle tap

WEAK

decide upon go down the line opt for optate pick out single out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abstain begin deny disallow dismiss dispute give ignore offer refuse reject start waver

WEAK

vote down vote out

VERB

endow

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bestow donate empower enable enhance enrich subsidize

STRONG

accord award back bequeath confer contribute endue establish favor finance found fund furnish grant heighten invest leave organize promote provide sponsor subscribe supply support will

WEAK

come through with lay on make over vest in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decrease reduce refuse take

STRONG

condemn deny destroy disagree disapprove discourage dishonor hurt keep neglect oppose take away withhold

WEAK

receive

VERB

pick

Synonyms

STRONGEST

elect name prefer take

STRONG

cull finger hand-pick mark separate slot tab tag tap winnow

WEAK

decide upon fix upon go down the line opt for optate pick and choose pick out say so sift out single out sort out take it or leave it

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore reject

WEAK

grow plant refuse

Example Sentences

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Deschamps said it took time for Olise to settle on the international stage.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

In California’s crowded gubernatorial race, Democrats have struggled in recent months to settle on a candidate to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The divergence reflects the fact that WTI didn’t settle on Monday due to the Memorial Day holiday.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Despite periodic attempts to gin up an economic-growth agenda, Mr. Starmer hasn’t been able to settle on an approach that would raise living standards and stir optimism.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Jessie felt Oliver’s eyes settle on her as she pretended to review the dinner menu.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser

settle on

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