Settle

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛtəl/

Settle (verb)

  1. to find a solution to a disagreement or problem.
  2. to start living in a place permanently.
  3. to become calm or relaxed after being upset.

Examples

  • They settled the dispute quickly.
  • We need to settle this issue soon.

Common collocations: settle a dispute, settle an argument, settle down, settle in a place, settle nerves

Synonyms of Settle

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Settle

  • — when discussing disturbance or instability
  • — when discussing scattering or spreading