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go for vs settle

settle vs go for

go for is not a noun while settle is a noun.

go for and settle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
go for No No Yes No
settle Yes No Yes No
As verbs, settle is a hyponym of go for; that is, settle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than go for:
  • go for: give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
  • settle: accept despite lack of complete satisfaction
go for (noun) settle (noun)
a long wooden bench with a back
go for (verb) settle (verb)
intend with some possibility of fulfilment take up residence and become established
give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to form a community
make an attempt at achieving something become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style
have a fancy or particular liking or desire for establish or develop as a residence
be pertinent or relevant or applicable 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 go for and settle

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