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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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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

Instead the film seems to suggest that a sequel is in the offing and invites the audience to settle on its own interpretation about the events so far.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

SpaceX's blockbuster IPO filing included some out of this world details, including a provision that founder Elon Musk's massive bonus only kicks in if one million humans settle on Mars.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Most of the time, the actual amount providers settle on with insurers is much lower than the initial cost.

From Slate • Apr. 25, 2026

I settle on a pair of gray sweatpants because it will be a cozy TV night on the couch.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi

settle on

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