B2verb 1K

Settle

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈsetl/","/ˈsetlz/","/ˈsetld/","/ˈsetlɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈsetl/","/ˈsetlz/","/ˈsetld/","/ˈsetlɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Settle

to put an end to an argument or a disagreement

In simple words: To make a decision or to end a disagreement.

Settle in a sentence

• After a long day at work, I just want to settle on the couch and relax.
• The committee will meet to settle the disagreements that arose during the last meeting.
• They decided to settle in a small village by the river.
• After years of wandering, he finally felt ready to settle down and start a family.
• The dust began to settle after the explosion, revealing the damaged buildings.
• It took some time for the arguments to settle among the team members.
• Please settle your differences before it escalates into a bigger issue.
• We need to settle her bill before the end of the month.

How to use Settle

Use 'settle' when talking about resolving issues or moving to a place. It's appropriate in both casual and professional contexts. Avoid it in highly formal writing.

Grammar pattern

settle + object

Memory hint

Think of 'set the table' to settle in for a meal.

Related words

Collocations with Settle

• amicably
• peacefully
• eventually
• attempt to
• try to
• agree to
• for
• on
• with
• an attempt to settle something
• permanently
• eventually
• finally
• decide to
• intend to
• be densely settled
• be sparsely settled
• be ready to settle down
• permanently
• eventually
• finally
• decide to
• intend to
• be densely settled
• be sparsely settled
• be ready to settle down
• comfortably
• happily
• peacefully
• be unable to
• cannot
• allow somebody to
• settle down to do something
• comfortably
• happily
• peacefully
• be unable to
• cannot
• allow somebody to
• settle down to do something

Synonyms for Settle

• resolve
• arrange
• conclude
• decide
• fix

Opposites of Settle

• disagree
• disrupt
• unsettle

Common mistakes with Settle

• Confusing 'settle' with 'settle down' which means to start a family.
• Using 'settle' without an object when it needs one.
• Confusing the past tense forms 'settled' and 'setled'.

Frequently asked questions about Settle

What does Settle mean?

To make a decision or to end a disagreement.

What is the definition of Settle?

to put an end to an argument or a disagreement

How do you use Settle in a sentence?

After a long day at work, I just want to settle on the couch and relax.

Can you give another example of Settle?

The committee will meet to settle the disagreements that arose during the last meeting.

What are synonyms for Settle?

Common alternatives include resolve, arrange, conclude, decide, fix.

What is the opposite of Settle?

Opposite meanings include disagree, disrupt, unsettle.

What words go with Settle?

It commonly pairs with amicably, peacefully, eventually, attempt to, try to, agree to, for, on, with, an attempt to settle something, permanently, eventually, finally, decide to, intend to, be densely settled, be sparsely settled, be ready to settle down, permanently, eventually, finally, decide to, intend to, be densely settled, be sparsely settled, be ready to settle down, comfortably, happily, peacefully, be unable to, cannot, allow somebody to, settle down to do something, comfortably, happily, peacefully, be unable to, cannot, allow somebody to, settle down to do something.

What are common mistakes when using Settle?

Confusing 'settle' with 'settle down' which means to start a family. Using 'settle' without an object when it needs one. Confusing the past tense forms 'settled' and 'setled'.

How do you pronounce Settle?

US: /["/ˈsetl/","/ˈsetlz/","/ˈsetld/","/ˈsetlɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsetl/","/ˈsetlz/","/ˈsetld/","/ˈsetlɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Settle?

Use 'settle' when talking about resolving issues or moving to a place. It's appropriate in both casual and professional contexts. Avoid it in highly formal writing.

What CEFR level is Settle?

"Settle" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.