Settle Definition & Meaning
settle
- noun
- a long wooden bench with a back
- verb
- settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground; "dust settled on the roofs"
- bring to an end; settle conclusively; "The case was decided"; "The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff"; "The father adjudicated when the sons were quarreling over their inheritance"
- settle conclusively; come to terms; "We finally settled the argument"
- take up residence and become established; "The immigrants settled in the Midwest"
- come to terms; "After some discussion we finally made up"
- go under, "The raft sank and its occupants drowned"
- become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style; "He finally settled down"
- become resolved, fixed, established, or quiet; "The roar settled to a thunder"; "The wind settled in the West"; "it is settling to rain"; "A cough settled in her chest"; "Her mood settled into lethargy"
- establish or develop as a residence; "He settled the farm 200 years ago"; "This land was settled by Germans"
- come to rest
- arrange or fix in the desired order; "She settled the teacart"
- accept despite lack of complete satisfaction; "We settled for a lower price"
- end a legal dispute by arriving at a settlement; "The two parties finally settled"
- dispose of; make a financial settlement
- become clear by the sinking of particles; "the liquid gradually settled"
- cause to become clear by forming a sediment (of liquids)
- sink down or precipitate; "the mud subsides when the waters become calm"
- fix firmly; "He ensconced himself in the chair"
- get one's revenge for a wrong or an injury; "I finally settled with my old enemy"
- make final; put the last touches on; put into final form; "let's finalize the proposal"
- form a community; "The Swedes settled in Minnesota"
- come as if by falling; "Night fell"; "Silence fell"
"Settle" in song lyrics
See how settle is used in real songs:
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"I alone settle"
Aesop Rock — Coma -
"A stubborn demeanor that makes the bold settle"
Algorithm — War at 120/80 (Floodgates) -
"Move fast, ain't no time to wait for funk to settle"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) f/ Equipto — Dowutigotta
Words that rhyme with settle
Usage tips for "settle"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "settle" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for settle to find words that pair well.