Settle

Synonyms of settle

• resolve
• decide
• conclude

Antonyms of settle

• agitate
• disturb
• unsettle

Collocations of settle

settle down

Frequency: 80 %

After years of traveling, she was ready to settle down and start a family.

settle for

Frequency: 70 %

He wanted the job in the city, but had to settle for a position in the suburbs.

settle in

Frequency: 65 %

It took some time, but she finally settled in to her new apartment.

settle differences

Frequency: 60 %

The two countries finally agreed to settle their differences through peaceful negotiations.

settle up

Frequency: 50 %

Before leaving the restaurant, they had to settle up the bill.

Idiomatic Expressions for settle

• Phrase: settle up
  Meaning: to pay what is owed or to resolve a debt
  Usage: Before leaving the restaurant, they made sure to settle up with the waiter. / It's time to settle up our accounts and clear any outstanding bills.