Read the dictionary definition of settle. All definitions for this word.
1. a long wooden bench with a back
2. come as if by falling
1. Night fell
2. Silence fell
3. take up residence and become established
1. The immigrants settled in the Midwest
4. form a community
1. The Swedes settled in Minnesota
5. become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style
1. He finally settled down
6. make final; put the last touches on; put into final form
1. let's finalize the proposal
7. establish or develop as a residence
1. He settled the farm 200 years ago
2. This land was settled by Germans
8. become resolved, fixed, established, or quiet
1. The roar settled to a thunder
2. The wind settled in the West
3. it is settling to rain
4. A cough settled in her chest
5. Her mood settled into lethargy
9. bring to an end; settle conclusively
1. The case was decided
2. The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff
3. The father adjudicated when the sons were quarreling over their inheritance
10. settle conclusively; come to terms
1. We finally settled the argument
11. end a legal dispute by arriving at a settlement
1. The two parties finally settled
12. come to terms
1. After some discussion we finally made up
13. accept despite lack of complete satisfaction
1. We settled for a lower price
14. get one's revenge for a wrong or an injury
1. I finally settled with my old enemy
15. arrange or fix in the desired order
1. She settled the teacart
16. fix firmly
1. He ensconced himself in the chair
17. sink down or precipitate
1. the mud subsides when the waters become calm
18. cause to become clear by forming a sediment (of liquids)
19. become clear by the sinking of particles
1. the liquid gradually settled
20. come to rest
21. settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
1. dust settled on the roofs
22. go under
1. The raft sank and its occupants drowned
23. dispose of; make a financial settlement
