Meaning & use

settle

verb·Everyday

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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