settled (verb)

  • 1settle — verb 1 end an argument ADVERB ▪ amicably, peacefully ▪ Hopes of settling the conflict peacefully are fading. ▪ eventually, finally ▪ The matter has not yet been finally settled …

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  • 2settle down — verb 1. settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground (Freq. 4) dust settled on the roofs • Syn: ↑settle • Hypernyms: ↑put, ↑set, ↑place, ↑pose, ↑ …

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  • 3settle — verb 1) they settled the dispute Syn: resolve, sort out, solve, clear up, end, fix, work out, iron out, straighten out, set right, rectify, remedy, reconcile; informal patch up Ant: prolong …

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  • 4settle — verb 1) they settled the dispute Syn: resolve, sort out, clear up, end, fix, work out, iron out, set right, reconcile; informal patch up 2) she settled her affairs Syn: put in order …

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  • 5put down — verb 1. cause to sit or seat or be in a settled position or place (Freq. 6) set down your bags here • Syn: ↑set down, ↑place down • Hypernyms: ↑put, ↑set, ↑place, ↑ …

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  • 6set down — verb 1. put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc. (Freq. 2) • Syn: ↑write down, ↑get down, ↑put down • Hypernyms: ↑write • Hyponyms: ↑transcri …

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  • 7set in — verb 1. enter a particular state (Freq. 1) Laziness set in After a few moments, the effects of the drug kicked in • Syn: ↑kick in • Hypernyms: ↑begin, ↑start …

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  • 8steady down — verb become settled or established and stable in one s residence or life style He finally settled down • Syn: ↑settle, ↑root, ↑take root, ↑settle down • Hypernyms: ↑stabilize, ↑stabilise …

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  • 9take root — verb become settled or established and stable in one s residence or life style (Freq. 4) He finally settled down • Syn: ↑settle, ↑root, ↑steady down, ↑settle down • Hypernyms: ↑stabilize, ↑ …

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  • 10get back — verb 1. recover something or somebody that appeared to be lost (Freq. 4) We got back the money after we threatened to sue the company He got back his son from the kidnappers • Syn: ↑win back • Hypernyms: ↑get, ↑acquire …

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