settle
Translation
to settle, to resolve, to inhabit, to pay
Examples
They agreed to settle the argument.
They agreed to settle the argument.
My grandparents settled in Canada.
My grandparents settled in Canada.
The dust began to settle.
The dust began to settle.
Let's settle the bill now.
Let's settle the bill now.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to resolve (sth.). We need to settle this matter.
((in a place)) to make one's home (in a place). They settled in a small town.
((down)) to become calm or quiet. The children finally settled down.
((for sth.)) to accept something less than desired. He had to settle for a smaller car.
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Etymology
From Old English 'setlan' meaning 'to seat, place, put in order', from 'setl' (a seat). The idea is to become seated or fixed.
Memory Tips
Imagine dust 'settling' on a surface, or people 'settling' into a comfortable chair. It's about reaching a final, calm state.