| noun | a gradual sinking to a lower level |
| verb | settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground “dust settled on the roofs” |
| verb | bring to an end; settle conclusively “The case was decided” |
| verb | settle conclusively; come to terms “We finally settled the argument” |
| verb | take up residence and become established “The immigrants settled in the Midwest” |
| verb | come to terms “After some discussion we finally made up” |
| verb | go under, “The raft sank and its occupants drowned” |
| verb | become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style “He finally settled down” |
| verb | become resolved, fixed, established, or quiet “The roar settled to a thunder” |
| verb | establish or develop as a residence “He settled the farm 200 years ago” |
| verb | come to rest |
| verb | arrange or fix in the desired order “She settled the teacart” |
| verb | accept despite lack of complete satisfaction “We settled for a lower price” |
| verb | end a legal dispute by arriving at a settlement “The two parties finally settled” |
| verb | dispose of; make a financial settlement |
| verb | become clear by the sinking of particles “the liquid gradually settled” |
| verb | cause to become clear by forming a sediment (of liquids) |
| verb | sink down or precipitate “the mud subsides when the waters become calm” |
| verb | fix firmly “He ensconced himself in the chair” |
| verb | get one's revenge for a wrong or an injury “I finally settled with my old enemy” |
| verb | make final; put the last touches on; put into final form “let's finalize the proposal” |
| verb | form a community “The Swedes settled in Minnesota” |
| verb | come as if by falling “Night fell” |
| settle | verb | sink down or precipitate |
| subside | verb | sink to a lower level or form a depression |
| decisive | adjective | characterized by decision and firmness |
| deciding | noun | the cognitive process of reaching a decision |
| settlement | noun | a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it |
| settler | noun | a negotiator who settles disputes |
| resolve | noun | a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote |
| adjudicative | adjective | concerned with adjudicating |
| adjudicatory | adjective | concerned with adjudicating |
| judge | noun | a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice |
| determiner | noun | an argument that is conclusive |
| determination | noun | a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration |
| location | noun | the act of putting something in a certain place |
| reconciliation | noun | the reestablishing of cordial relations |
| conciliative | adjective | intended to placate |
| conciliatory | adjective | making or willing to make concessions |
| conciliation | noun | the state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled |
| sinker | noun | a weight that sinks (as to hold nets or fishing lines under water) |
| sinking | noun | a descent as through liquid (especially through water) |
| settle | noun | a long wooden bench with a back |
| settlings | noun | sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid |
| settling | noun | a gradual sinking to a lower level |
| finalization | noun | the act of finalizing |
| finalisation | noun | the act of finalizing |