settle on
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle on
Meanings
Reach a final decision after considering options
Why “on”? After considering the options, the mind makes one choice.
“We settled on Italy for the trip.”
“After comparing the samples, they settled on dark green.”
Don't confuse with
Settle on means reach a final decision after considering options. Settle down means become quiet and stable.
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“We settled on Italy for the trip.” What does it mean?
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settle down
A contrast learners often mix up
Become quiet and stable; Begin a stable home or family life
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 for
Same base verb: settle
Accept less than you wanted because the better choice is unavailable
settle in
Same base verb: settle
Become comfortable in a new place or situation
settle up
Same base verb: settle
Pay what is owed, often after a meal
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