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settle

verb
  1. To put into correct or conclusive form: arrange, conclude, dispose of, fix. See do
  2. To place securely in a position or condition: ensconce, establish, fix, install, seat. See put in
  3. To make or become calm: allay, balm, becalm, calm (down), lull, quiet, still, tranquilize. See calm
  4. To fall or drift down to the bottom: gravitate, sink. See rise
  5. To come to rest on the ground: alight 1, land, light 2, set down, touch down. See move
  6. To set right by giving what is due: clear, discharge, liquidate, pay (off or up), satisfy, square. See pay
  7. To bring (something) into a state of agreement or accord: reconcile, rectify, resolve, smooth over, straighten out. See agree
  8. To bring about or come to an agreement concerning: arrange, conclude, fix, negotiate, set 1. See agree
  9. To make up or cause to make up one's mind: conclude, decide, determine, resolve. See decide

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