verbπShareTo conclude or resolve (something):"The parents finally settled the argument between their children. "outcomeactionbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place or arrange in(to) a desired (especially: calm) state, or make final disposition of (something)."to settle her estate"actionsituationbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become calm, quiet, or orderly; to stop being agitated."the weather settled;Β wait until the crowd settles before speaking"attitudemindemotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo establish or become established in a steady position:"The family finally settled into their new apartment. "positionplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fix one's residence in a place; to establish a dwelling place, home, or colony. (Compare settle down.)"the Saxons who settled in Britain"placeactiongeographyhistorysocietyfamilyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move (people) to (a land or territory), so as to colonize it; to cause (people) to take residence in (a place)."The government decided to settle new families in the newly developed town. "geographynationhistorypoliticsworldessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sink, or cause (something, or impurities within it) to sink down, especially so as to become clear or compact."The muddy water in the pond finally settled, leaving the bottom visible. "physicschemistrysubstanceprocessscienceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a jointure for a spouse."The wealthy businessman settled a large sum of money on his daughter before she married. "familypropertyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of an animal) To make or become pregnant."The doe settled last month, so she will have fawns soon. "animalphysiologybiologysexessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA seat of any kind."The park bench was a comfortable settle for the tired children after their hike. "itemutensilessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA long bench with a high back and arms, often with chest or storage space underneath."The old library had a comfortable settle where students could relax and read. "architectureitembuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA place made lower than the rest; a wide step or platform lower than some other part. (Compare a depression.)"The theater's stage had a large settle for the actors to stand on before the curtain rose. "architecturebuildingplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
