/ˈsetl/
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Translation
To end an argument or a problem so that everyone agrees.
Word origin
From Old English setlan, to place or to come to rest, from setl meaning a seat.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- setlan
- English cognates
- seat
Grammar
Verb typeregular (settle, settles, settled)
Examples
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You settle an argument, a case, or a bill.
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"Settle this" means finish it for good.
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"Settle down" means to become calm and quiet.
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