Settle ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Settle ( verb )

1. Resolve a problem or dispute.
2. Arrange or reach an agreement about something.
3. Come to rest in a particular place or position.
4. Make a home or establish oneself somewhere.
5. Resolve to accept or do something.

Origin:

Old english setlan, of germanic origin; related to dutch zetten and german setzen.

Examples:

1. They settled their differences and became friends.
2. The company settled the lawsuit out of court.
3. The dust settled after the storm.
4. The pioneers settled the west.
5. He settled on a career as a teacher.

(As a noun)

Settle ( noun )

1. Resolve a problem or dispute.
2. Arrange or reach an agreement about something.
3. Come to rest in a particular place or position.
4. Make a home or establish oneself somewhere.
5. Resolve to accept or do something.

Origin:

Old english setlan, of germanic origin; related to dutch zetten and german setzen.

Examples:

1. They settled their differences and became friends.
2. The company settled the lawsuit out of court.
3. The dust settled after the storm.
4. The pioneers settled the west.
5. He settled on a career as a teacher.