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1.
a long wooden bench with a back
'settle' - used as a verb
2.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
dust settled on the roofs
3.
bring to an end; settle conclusively
4.
settle conclusively; come to terms
We finally settled the argument
5.
take up residence and become established
The immigrants settled in the Midwest
6.
come to terms
7.
go under, "The raft sank and its occupants drowned"
8.
become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style
He finally settled down
9.
become resolved, fixed, established, or quiet
The roar settled to a thunder
The wind settled in the West
it is settling to rain
A cough settled in her chest
Her mood settled into lethargy
10.
establish or develop as a residence
He settled the farm 200 years ago
This land was settled by Germans
11.
come to rest
12.
become clear by the sinking of particles
the liquid gradually settled
13.
arrange or fix in the desired order
She settled the teacart
14.
accept despite complete satisfaction
We settled for a lower price
15.
end a legal dispute by arriving at a settlement
The two parties finally settled
16.
dispose of; make a financial settlement
17.
cause to become clear by forming a sediment (of liquids)
18.
sink down or precipitate
19.
fix firmly
20.
get one's revenge for a wrong or an injury
I finally settled with my old enemy
21.
make final; put the last touches on; put into final form
22.
form a community
The Swedes settled in Minnesota
23.
come as if by falling
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derived forms
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1. Settle / Plural
settles
2. Settle / Past
settled
3. Settle / Third Person
settles
4. Settle / Present Participle
settling
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