settle
verb [I + adv/prep] (BE IN A CERTAIN STATE) /ˈset.l̩/
/ˈset̬-/ Definition
› to reach and remain at a certain level or in a certain state: The pound rose slightly against the dollar today, then settled at $1.53. A peaceful expression settled on her face. After the recent riots, an uneasy calm has settled on the city.Keeping and staying the sameNot able to be changed
(Definition of settle verb (BE IN A CERTAIN STATE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- consistency noun (BEING THE SAME)
- consistent adjective (NOT CHANGING)
- continuum noun
- control noun (IN AN EXPERIMENT)
- fastness noun (FIXED)
- fixed adjective (FASTENED)
- flat adjective (FIXED)
- flat adjective (PROFITS)
- leave verb (REMAIN)
- leave well alone idiom
- level off phrasal verb
- remain verb
- stability noun
- stabilize verb
- stable adjective
- steady adjective (FIRM)
- unchanged adjective
- undisturbed adjective
- wallow in sth phrasal verb (REMAIN UNHAPPY)
- wouldn't have it any other way idiom
Topic:
Keeping and staying the same
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