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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

settle on en · VERB

Meanings

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see settle, on.
    • The grounds settled on the bottom of the pot.
  2. To make a decision or selection; to decide, arrange, or agree on.
    • He looked at all the colors for a long time before finally settling on a sage green.
    • settle on a plan
  3. To confer (an annuity, etc) upon by permanent grant; to assure to. (Compare settle (“formally, legally secure”).)

Forms

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settled on Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
settled on Tense=Past lexicographic
settles on Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
settling on Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic