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To conclude or resolve (something):
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To place or arrange in(to) a desired (especially: calm) state, or make final disposition of (something).
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to settle her estate
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To become calm, quiet, or orderly; to stop being agitated.
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the weather settled; wait until the crowd settles before speaking
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To establish or become established in a steady position:
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To fix one's residence in a place; to establish a dwelling place, home, or colony. (Compare settle down.)
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the Saxons who settled in Britain
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To move (people) to (a land or territory), so as to colonize it; to cause (people) to take residence in (a place).
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To sink, or cause (something, or impurities within it) to sink down, especially so as to become clear or compact.
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To make a jointure for a spouse.
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(of an animal) To make or become pregnant.