Pronunciation: /ˈsɛtəl əˈpɒn/
verb to decide on or choose something after careful consideration
A1 After much discussion, we finally settled upon a date for the party.
A2 The group couldn't agree on a movie to watch, but eventually settled upon a comedy.
B1 After exploring different options, they settled upon a design for the new website.
B2 The committee spent hours debating the issue before finally settling upon a compromise.
C1 The team of researchers settled upon a methodology that would yield the most accurate results.
C2 After much deliberation, the jury settled upon a verdict in the high-profile case.
preposition used to indicate the choice or decision made
A1 I settled upon a new book to read.
A2 After much deliberation, we settled upon a date for the party.
B1 The team finally settled upon a strategy for the project.
B2 After hours of negotiation, they settled upon a price for the house.
C1 The committee settled upon a unanimous decision after much debate.
C2 The jury settled upon a verdict after careful consideration of the evidence.
formal After much deliberation, we finally settled upon a suitable candidate for the position.
informal Let's just settle upon a movie to watch tonight and stop arguing about it.
slang We need to settle upon a plan for the weekend, so we can all have a good time.
figurative The dust settled upon the old bookshelf, giving it a nostalgic look.
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