Synonyms for

Settle

Verb / ˈsetʌl / Another word for settle — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to resolve or reach an agreement; to establish oneself in a new place

Synonyms & similar words

subside decide adjudicate squareoff finalise makeup steadydown fall conciliate takeroot naildown gounder squareup finalize settee resolve settledown determine sink root ensconce descend godown float reconcile resolve agree decide conclude arrange establish occupy colonize inhabit locate plant populate stay dwell reside sojourn squat rest nest lodge

Synonyms by register

Formal

resolve conclude adjudicate pacify

Informal

chill hang out take it easy calm down

Literary

quiesce repose

Antonyms

agitate disturb rouse confuse displace unsettle excite

Common collocations

  • settle down
  • settle in
  • settle for
  • settle the score
  • settle a debt
  • settle a dispute
  • settle accounts
  • settle on a price

Word family

noun settlement
verb settle
adjective settled

Usage note

The word 'settle' can have many meanings, from resolving a dispute to becoming calm. Be mindful of context to convey the intended meaning. 'Settle for' implies accepting something less than ideal.

Example sentences

  1. I need to settle this argument with my friend.
  2. We settled on pizza for dinner.
  3. After a long day of traveling, we finally settled into our hotel room.
  4. The pioneers hoped to settle in the West.
  5. The new family will settle in the neighborhood next week.

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