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settled

/ˈsɛtl̩d/ · verb

Meaning

  1. To conclude or resolve (something):
  2. To place or arrange in(to) a desired (especially: calm) state, or make final disposition of (something).
  3. To become calm, quiet, or orderly; to stop being agitated.
  4. To establish or become established in a steady position:
  5. To fix one's residence in a place; to establish a dwelling place, home, or colony. (Compare settle down.)
  6. To move (people) to (a land or territory), so as to colonize it; to cause (people) to take residence in (a place).
  7. Comfortable and at ease, especially after a period of change or unrest.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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