Synonyms for
Settle
Definition
to resolve or reach an agreement; to establish oneself in a new place
Synonyms & similar words
conciliate
adjudicate
float
steadydown
getback
finalise
naildown
descend
sink
finalize
resolve
patchup
ensconce
fall
squareoff
decide
root
subside
settee
makeup
reconcile
godown
determine
squareup
gounder
resolve
agree
decide
conclude
arrange
establish
occupy
colonize
inhabit
locate
plant
populate
stay
dwell
reside
sojourn
squat
rest
nest
lodge
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
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
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.
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Example sentences
- I need to settle this argument with my friend.
- We settled on pizza for dinner.
- After a long day of traveling, we finally settled into our hotel room.
- The pioneers hoped to settle in the West.
- The new family will settle in the neighborhood next week.