English

settle

ˈsɛtəl, ˈset(ə)l, ˈset̬.əl
Meaning: to reach a decision or agreement
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈset(ə)l, ˈset̬.əl

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base settle
3rd person singular present settles
Present participle settling
Past settled
Will future will settle
Going-to future going to settle
Imperative negative don't settle / do not settle

Example sentences

They finally settled their differences after a long argument.
They finally settled their differences after a long argument.
I settled into a new morning routine.
I settled into a new morning routine.
After the funeral, sorrow settled over the whole family.
After the funeral, sorrow settled over the whole family.
The dispute was settled through quiet diplomacy rather than military force.
The dispute was settled through quiet diplomacy rather than military force.
In the village, the big man settled disputes and hosted a feast.
In the village, the influential leader settled disputes and hosted a feast.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in legal or personal contexts to end a dispute.

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