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Definitions

settle

[set-l] / ˈsɛt l /

VERB

straighten out, resolve

Synonyms

STRONGEST

achieve clear complete conclude decide determine end establish fix negotiate pay put an end to work out

STRONG

adjudicate adjust appoint arrange choose cinch clinch concert confirm discharge dispose figure judge mediate order reconcile regulate rule satisfy seal square verify

WEAK

call the shots clean up clear up come to a conclusion come to a decision come to an agreement form judgment make a decision make certain nail down put into order set to rights

Antonyms

STRONGEST

begin commence destroy ignore neglect start unsettle

STRONG

confuse disagree disarrange disorder disorganize disturb invalidate mismanage mix up upset

VERB

calm, relieve

Synonyms

STRONG

allay assure becalm compose lull pacify quell quiet quieten reassure relax sedate soothe still tranquilize

Antonyms

STRONG

aggravate agitate distress disturb excite incite irritate upset worry

WEAK

confuse mix up trouble unsettle

VERB

come to rest; fall

Synonyms

STRONGEST

land put sit

STRONG

alight decline descend flop immerse lay light lodge perch place plop plunge repose roost seat sink submerge submerse subside

WEAK

bed down set down settle down touch down

Antonyms

STRONG

ascend dislodge displace go up remove rise

VERB

make one's home

Synonyms

STRONGEST

establish live

STRONG

abide colonize dwell inhabit locate lodge park reside squat

WEAK

hang up one's hat keep house move to put down roots set up home take root take up residence

Antonyms

STRONG

depart leave move

Example Sentences

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The duo talked again on Sunday and Monday as they scrambled to get as much settled as possible for a Monday midnight deadline to stop talking, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Oil prices settled at their highest levels in about seven months Friday.

From MarketWatch

Still, once you realize what the heck it is you’re watching, you might just settle in for a more diverting — or less terrible — time than first expected.

From Los Angeles Times

You’ve got enough on your plate that you can’t spare time to wait for a representative from their financial institution as you try to settle their affairs — and then hear that they can’t help you.

From MarketWatch

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