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Synonyms of settle

12 similar words · 4 opposite words

Another word for settle is decide. Other synonyms of settle are determine, adjust and fix. The opposite of settle is wander.

Synonyms and similar words for settle

verbTo determine (something which was exposed to doubt or question); to resolve conclusively; to set or...

verbTo conclude, to cause (a dispute) to finish.

  • disposeTo regulate; to adjust; to settle; to determine.
  • dispose ofTo settle or conclusively deal with, e.g. a dispute; to dispose.

verbTo close, liquidate or balance (an account) by payment, sometimes of less than is owed or due.

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  • adjustTo settle an insurance claim.
  • arrange
  • composeTo settle (an argument, dispute etc.); to come to a settlement.
  • decideTo resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle.
  • determineTo fix the form or character of; to shape; to prescribe imperatively; to regulate; to settle.
  • establish
  • fixTo become fixed; to settle or remain permanently; to cease from wandering; to rest.
  • regulate

Opposite of settle

verbAntonym(s) of “to place in a fixed or permanent condition”.

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Meaning of settle

  1. verb To determine (something which was exposed to doubt or question); to resolve conclusively; to set or fix (a time, an order of succession, etc).
  2. verb To conclude, to cause (a dispute) to finish.
  3. verb In particular, to terminate (a lawsuit), usually out of court, by agreement of all parties.

Full definition of settle

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Questions about synonyms of settle

What is another word for settle?
Settle has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as decide, determine, adjust and fix.
What is the opposite of settle?
The opposite of settle is wander.
What does settle mean?
Settle means to determine (something which was exposed to doubt or question); to resolve conclusively; to set or fix (a time, an order of succession, etc).

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Adapted from Wiktionary: settle (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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