Definitions for settles

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settles set·tle

Spelling: [set-l]

IPA: /ˈsɛt l/

Settles is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 7 points.

You can make 88 anagrams from letters in settles (eelsstt).

Definitions for settles

noun

1. a long seat or bench, usually wooden, with arms and a high back.

Verb phrases

1. settle down, to become established in some routine, especially upon marrying, after a period of independence or indecision. to become calm or quiet. to apply oneself to serious work:
2. settle for, to be satisfied with:
3. settle into, to become established in:

verb (used with object)

1. to appoint, fix, or resolve definitely and conclusively; agree upon (as time, price, or conditions).
2. to place in a desired state or in order:
3. to pay, as a bill.
4. to close (an account) by payment.
5. to migrate to and organize (an area, territory, etc.); colonize:
6. to cause to take up residence:
7. to furnish (a place) with inhabitants or settlers:
8. to quiet, calm, or bring to rest (the nerves, stomach, etc.).
9. to stop from annoying or opposing:
10. to conclude or resolve:
11. to make stable; place in a permanent position or on a permanent basis.
12. to cause (a liquid) to become clear by depositing dregs.
13. to cause (dregs, sediment, etc.) to sink or be deposited.
14. to cause to sink down gradually; make firm or compact.
15. to dispose of finally; close up:
16. Law. to secure (property, title, etc.) on or to a person by formal or legal process. to terminate (legal proceedings) by mutual consent of the parties.

verb (used without object)

1. to decide, arrange, or agree (often followed by on or upon):
2. to arrange matters in dispute; come to an agreement:
3. to pay a bill; make a financial arrangement (often followed by up).
4. to take up residence in a new country or place:
5. to come to rest, as from flight:
6. to gather, collect, or become fixed in a particular place, direction, etc.:
7. to become calm or composed (often followed by down):
8. to come to rest (often followed by down):
9. to sink down gradually; subside.
10. to become clear by the sinking of suspended particles, as a liquid.
11. to sink to the bottom, as sediment.
12. to become firm or compact, as the ground.
13. (of a female animal) to become pregnant; conceive.

Origin of settles

before 1000; Middle English set(t)len, Old English setlan (attested once) to place, derivative of setl settle²; compare Dutch zetelen

Examples for settles

Promise me not to marry this man, and I will settle on you a thousand a year—safe.

They form a daily currency by which we settle relationships, but they also create doubt.

That figure represents the serious cut that the players took to settle the 2011 lockout, when it was slashed from 57 percent.

He has always been a rover, often tried to settle down but could not.

"settle the best you can," was his final direction to Coplen.

The pressure is on the Supreme Court to settle this once and for all.

I settle for a sweater and jacket and throw a tie in my briefcase just in case it turns out to be the prom.

Hines turned to me and said, Go to your quarters; I will settle with you in the morning.

Why didn't you let them bring in their police and settle us?

I started to squirm in my chair and Jimbo put his hand back on my shoulder to settle me down.