settle (down) Synonyms

settle (down) Meaning

settle (down)

to begin to live a quiet and steady life by getting a regular job, getting married, etc., to put oneself into a comfortable position, to become quiet and begin giving one's attention to something, to become quiet, calm, or orderly

settle (down) Sentence Examples

  1. The newlyweds decided to settle down in a cozy cottage by the lake.
  2. After years of traveling, the nomadic couple yearned to settle down and raise a family.
  3. The storm began to settle down, leaving behind a serene and calm sky.
  4. The agitated waters of the ocean gradually settled down, allowing the surfers to paddle out.
  5. The dust from the road settled down, revealing the vibrant colors of the desert landscape.
  6. The stock market volatility finally settled down, restoring confidence to investors.
  7. The young doctor settled down into his new office, eager to start his practice.
  8. The horse refused to settle down, prancing nervously in anticipation of the race.
  9. The angry mob slowly settled down, their voices fading into a distant hum.
  10. The birds settled down on the branches, their melodious songs filling the air with harmony.

FAQs About the word settle (down)

to begin to live a quiet and steady life by getting a regular job, getting married, etc., to put oneself into a comfortable position, to become quiet and begin

calm (down), hush,cool, relax, quiet, dry up, pipe down, chill out,cool it, zone out

carry on, act up, cut up,show off, monkey (around), clown (around), fool around, horse around,

The newlyweds decided to settle down in a cozy cottage by the lake.

After years of traveling, the nomadic couple yearned to settle down and raise a family.

The storm began to settle down, leaving behind a serene and calm sky.

The agitated waters of the ocean gradually settled down, allowing the surfers to paddle out.