How to Use "Settle" with Example Sentences

settle (v): to end by reaching an agreement

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Used with adverbs:

"I hope to settle the argument peacefully."
(peacefully, calmly, amicably, diplomatically)

"We finally settled the matter."
(finally, never)

"It will need to be settled eventually."
(eventually, quickly, permanently)

Used with verbs:

"They agreed to settle out of court."
(agreed to, attempted to, tried to, wanted to, decided to, hoped to)

Used with prepositions:

"Don't settle for anything less."
(for)

"We finally settled on an apartment."
(on)