All Definitions for Settle
Below are all the dictionary definitions of settle:
1To conclude or resolve (something):
2To determine (something which was exposed to doubt or question)
3To resolve conclusively
4To set or fix (a time, an order of succession, etc).
5To conclude, to cause (a dispute) to finish.
6In particular, to terminate (a lawsuit), usually out of court, by agreement of all parties.
7To close, liquidate or balance (an account) by payment, sometimes of less than is owed or due.
8To pay (a bill).
9To adjust differences or accounts
10To come to an agreement on matters in dispute.
11To conclude a lawsuit by agreement of the parties rather than a decision of a court.
12To place or arrange in(to) a desired (especially: calm) state, or make final disposition of (something).
13To put into (proper) place
14To make sit or lie properly.
15To cause to no longer be in a disturbed, confused or stormy
16To quiet
17To calm (nerves, waters, a boisterous or rebellious child, etc).
18To silence, especially by force.
19To kill.
20To bring or restore (ground, roads, etc) to a smooth, dry, or passable condition.
21To become calm, quiet, or orderly
22To stop being agitated.
23To become firm, dry, and hard, like the ground after the effects of rain or frost have disappeared.
24To establish or become established in a steady position:
25To place in(to) a fixed or permanent condition or position or on(to) a permanent basis
26To make firm, steady, or stable
27To establish or fix.
28In particular, to establish in life
29To fix in business, in a home, etc.
30To formally, legally secure (an annuity, property, title, etc) on (a person).
31To become married, or a householder.
32To be established in a profession or in employment.
33To become stationary or fixed
34To come to rest.
35To fix one's residence in a place
36To establish a dwelling place, home, or colony. (Compare settle down.)
37To colonize (an area)
38To migrate to (a land, territory, site, etc).
39To move (people) to (a land or territory), so as to colonize it
40To cause (people) to take residence in (a place).
41To sink, or cause (something, or impurities within it) to sink down, especially so as to become clear or compact.
42To clear or purify (a liquid) of dregs and impurities by causing them to sink.
43To cause to sink down or to be deposited (dregs, sediment, etc).
44To render compact or solid
45To cause to become packed down.
46To sink to the bottom of a body of liquid, as dregs of a liquid, or the sediment of a reservoir.
47To sink gradually to a lower level
48To subside, for example the foundation of a house, etc.
49To become compact due to sinking.
50To become clear due to the sinking of sediment. (Used especially of liquid. Also used figuratively.)
51Of an animal: to make or become pregnant.
52In particular, to establish in pastoral office
53To ordain or install as pastor or rector of a church, society, or parish.
54To make a jointure for a spouse.
55A seat of any kind.
56A long bench with a high back and arms, often with chest or storage space underneath.
57A place made lower than the rest
58A wide step or platform lower than some other part. (Compare a depression.)
59A habitational surname from Old English.
60A town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, previously in Craven district (OS grid ref SD816640).
61An unincorporated community in Allen County, Kentucky, United States.
About synonyms for settle
Finding the right synonym for settle helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "To conclude or resolve (something):", settle has 4 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.
Each synonym carries a slightly different shade of meaning. Settee is the most direct replacement in most situations. Locate works well in formal or professional contexts. Root is often preferred when the context calls for a more specific or nuanced expression.
When choosing a synonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal synonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual synonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all synonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best alternative. The list above provides the most common and useful replacements for settle, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.