verbπShareTo conclude or resolve (something):"The teacher settles the argument between the two students. "outcomeactionbusinesslawChat 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"actionsituationbusinesspositionpropertyChat 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"mindemotionactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo establish or become established in a steady position:"After a long flight, the airplane finally settles on the runway. "positionplaceChat 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"placegeographyhistoryenvironmentfamilysocietyChat 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 settles refugees in different parts of the country to help them rebuild their lives. "nationgovernmentworldhistorysocietypoliticsplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sink, or cause (something, or impurities within it) to sink down, especially so as to become clear or compact."After the muddy water sits for a while, the dirt settles to the bottom of the glass. "physicschemistryscienceprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a jointure for a spouse."Before marrying, the wealthy landowner settles a significant portion of his estate on his future wife to ensure her financial security should he die first. "familylawpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of an animal) To make or become pregnant."The farmer was happy when his cow finally settles and they could expect a calf in the spring. "animalbiologyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA seat of any kind."The park offered many settles where people could sit and enjoy the view. "itemutensilbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA long bench with a high back and arms, often with chest or storage space underneath."After a long day of gardening, I sat on the settles in the porch and enjoyed the cool evening breeze. "architectureitemChat 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 living room has settles along the windows, perfect for extra seating and storing toys. "placearchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading