Synonyms for
Settled
Definition
To resolve or reach an agreement on something; to make something calm or stable.
Synonyms & similar words
ensconce
root
colonised
settle
determine
decide
sink
resolve
finalise
locate
colonized
adjudicate
conciliate
finalize
fall
subside
reconcile
descend
float
unsettled
resolved
agreed
decided
established
fixed
determined
concluded
arranged
sorted
solved
calmed
stabilized
pacified
quieted
quelled
composed
soothed
appeased
reconciled
harmonized
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- settled down
- settled in
- settled the score
- settled for
- settled dispute
- settled area
- settled population
Word family
Usage note
The adjective 'settled' can mean either 'firmly fixed' or 'calm and stable'. It's important to consider the context to understand the intended meaning.
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Example sentences
- After a long discussion, they finally settled on a movie to watch.
- The dust settled after the earthquake and everything was calm again.
- She settled into her new job quickly and easily.
- The lawsuit was settled out of court.
- The couple settled their differences and decided to stay together.
Quotes
I have settled into being a mom and a wife, and I'm very happy
I've settled into being really focused on my kids and my husband.
The dust has settled, and I'm back to work and ready to move on.