settle
|set-tle|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈsɛtəl/
🇬🇧
/ˈsɛt(ə)l/
establish or resolve
Etymology
Etymology Information
'settle' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'setlan,' where 'setl' meant 'seat.'
Historical Evolution
'setlan' transformed into the Middle English word 'setlen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'settle.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to sit or place,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'resolve' and 'establish residence.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a long wooden bench with a high back and arms, typically with storage space underneath.
The old settle in the corner was a family heirloom.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to resolve or reach an agreement about (an argument or problem).
They settled their differences amicably.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40