settle

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NGSL Rank: 1300
settle
ˈsɛt(ə)l Listen
Meanings
verb
  • resolve or reach an agreement about (an argument or problem).
    E.g. the unions have settled their year-long dispute with Hollywood producers
  • pay (a debt or account).
    E.g. his bill was settled by charge card
  • adopt a more steady or secure style of life, especially in a permanent job and home.
    E.g. one day I will settle down and raise a family
  • sit or come to rest in a comfortable position.
    E.g. he settled into an armchair
noun
  • a wooden bench with a high back and arms, typically incorporating a box under the seat.

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