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English Word of the Day: 310 settle - verb

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Word of the Day:

settle - verb - pronunciation link

Definition

to end (a dispute); to agree about (a problem); to make a home in a new place

Example Sentences

They settled in the Northwest in Seattle.
Let's settle this argument once and for all times!

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