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become vs settle

settle vs become

become is not a noun while settle is a noun.

become and settle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
become No No Yes No
settle Yes No Yes No
As verbs, settle is a hyponym of become; that is, settle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than become:
  • become: enter or assume a certain state or condition
  • settle: become resolved, fixed, established, or quiet
Other hyponyms of become include sober, sober up, sober, sober up, work, take effect, run, take, break.
become (noun) settle (noun)
a long wooden bench with a back
become (verb) settle (verb)
enter or assume a certain state or condition take up residence and become established
come into existence form a community
undergo a change or development become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style
enhance the appearance of establish or develop as a residence
make final; put the last touches on; put into final form
become resolved, fixed, established, or quiet
come as if by falling
bring to an end; settle conclusively
settle conclusively; come to terms
end a legal dispute by arriving at a settlement
come to terms
accept despite lack of complete satisfaction
get one's revenge for a wrong or an injury
fix firmly
arrange or fix in the desired order
come to rest
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
cause to become clear by forming a sediment (of liquids)
sink down or precipitate
go under
become clear by the sinking of particles
dispose of; make a financial settlement
Difference between become and settle

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