Meaning & use
settle
To resolve a disagreement or reach a decision, or to establish a permanent home in a place.
See it in a sentence
The two companies agreed to settle their dispute out of court.
The family decided to settle in a small coastal town after years of moving around.
A note on using this word
Settle can describe resolving conflicts, establishing residence, or paying a debt, so its meaning depends heavily on context.
Words with a similar meaning
resolveestablish
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