settled
ˈsɛtld
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Definition of settled - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
stablenot likely to move or change
  • They live in a settled community with long-term residents..
fixed stable steady
2.
emotioncomfortable and at ease after change or unrest
  • She felt settled in her new home.
comfortable content
3.
decisionestablished or decided beyond dispute or doubt
  • The matter is settled and won't be revisited.
concluded resolved
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Expressions with settled

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feeling of sadness filled the meeting
Gloom settled over the meeting after the bad news.
after chaos ends and clarity returns
When the dust had settled, we assessed the damage.
become comfortable or established in a new place or situation
It took me a week to get settled after moving.
decision is made and agreed upon
We all want pizza for dinner, that's settled then.
having many people living close together
The city is thickly settled with diverse communities.

Origin of settled

Old English, setl (seat) + ed (past)

Terms with settled included in their meaning

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relocation
settled into a new place comfortably
final decision
shows something is finished or settled for good
resolution
resolved or settled successfully
agreements
arranged or settled by discussion
finance
settled or balanced in terms of debts or accounts
settle
become settled or established in a way
efficiency
become settled and efficient in a role
settlement
declare debts or favors settled

Examples of settled in a sentence

  • After years of travel, she finally felt settled in her new home.
  • After the move, he finally felt settled.
  • The children seemed settled after the long trip.
  • The settled agreement satisfied all parties involved.
  • Her settled opinion on the matter was respected by everyone.

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  1. French:établi, installé, ...
  2. German:sesshaft, eingelebt, ...
  3. Italian:stabile, sistemato, ...
  4. Spanish:estable, establecido, ...
  5. Portuguese:estável, acomodado, ...
  6. Chinese:稳定的, 安定的, ...
  7. Japanese:安定した, 落ち着いた, ...
  8. Arabic:مُسْتَقِرّ, مُرْتاح, ...
  9. Hebrew:יָצִיב, רָגוּעַ, ...
  10. Russian:устоявшийся, освоившийся, ...
  11. Ukrainian:стабільний, влаштований, ...
  12. Hindi:स्थिर, सहज, ...
settle
ˈsɛtəl

Definition of settle - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
conflict resolutiontr.resolve a dispute or problemtr.
  • They settled the argument peacefully.
reconcile resolve
2.
financetr.pay a bill or debttr.
  • He settled the tab before leaving the restaurant..
clear resolve
3.
establish stabilityintr.adopt a more steady or secure style of lifeintr.
  • After years of traveling, he decided to settle in a small town..
establish secure stabilize

Noun

1.
storage seatUKseat for two or more people with storageUK
  • They stored blankets in the settle's seat.
bench pew settee
2.
furnitureDatedUKlong wooden bench with a backDatedUK
  • The old settle was placed by the fireplace.
bench pew
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Images of settle

  • settle: seat for two or more people with storage
    seat for two or more people with storage
  • settle: long wooden bench with a back
    long wooden bench with a back

Expressions with settle

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become calm after being agitated
After the storm, the sea began to settle down.
accept something even if it is less than wanted
She didn't want the job but settled for it.
get used to living in a new place
It took me a while to settle in after moving.
become comfortable and relaxed in a new place or situation
It took her a while to settle into her new job.
accept something below desired standard
She didn't want to settle for less in her career.
agree on something after thinking about choices
They settled on a date for the meeting.

Origin of settle

Old English, setl (seat) + -an (to make)

Examples of settle in a sentence

  • We need to settle this issue before moving forward.
  • She settled her credit card bill online.
  • They settled the invoice promptly.
  • They plan to settle in the countryside.
  • She wants to settle after finishing her studies.
  • Many immigrants settled in the coastal areas.

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  1. French:régler, banc-coffre, ...
  2. German:lösen, Sitztruhe, ...
  3. Italian:risolvere, cassapanca, ...
  4. Spanish:resolver, banco, ...
  5. Portuguese:resolver, arcaz, ...
  6. Chinese:解决, 储物座椅, ...
  7. Japanese:解決する, 収納椅子, ...
  8. Arabic:حَلَّ, مَقْعَد تَخْزِين, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְיַישֵּׁב, סַפְסָל אַחְסוּן, ...
  10. Russian:урегулировать, скамья, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вирішувати, лава, ...
  12. Hindi:सुलझाना, बैठक, ...
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