settle on
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle on
Meanings
Reach a final decision after considering options
Why “on”? After weighing options, the mind settles on one choice.
“We settled on Italy for the trip.”
“They settled on June for the wedding.”
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Settle on means reach a final decision after considering options. Settle down means become quiet and stable.
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settle down
A contrast learners often mix up
Become quiet and stable
agree on
Same on pattern: decision
Reach a shared decision about something
decide on
Same on pattern: decision
Make a final choice about something
pass on
Same on pattern: decision
Give something to another person; Politely refuse an offer; Die, used as a polite expression
sleep on
Same on pattern: decision
Wait until the next day before deciding; Ignore or miss a good chance while it is available
settle in
Same base verb: settle
Become accustomed to a new place
settle up
Same base verb: settle
Pay what is owed, often after a meal
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