hold vs settle

hold and settle both are nouns.

hold and settle both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
hold	Yes	No	Yes	No
settle	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, settle is a hyponym of hold; that is, settle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hold:

hold: be in accord; be in agreement
settle: end a legal dispute by arriving at a settlement

Other hyponyms of hold include conciliate, make up, patch up, reconcile, see eye to eye, concede, grant, yield, subscribe, support, conclude, resolve, arrange, fix up.

hold (noun)	settle (noun)
the act of grasping	a long wooden bench with a back
the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
a cell in a jail or prison
the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
a stronghold
power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
time during which some action is awaited

hold (verb)	settle (verb)
keep from exhaling or expelling	take up residence and become established
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view	form a community
hold the attention of	become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style
assert or affirm	establish or develop as a residence
remain committed to	make final; put the last touches on; put into final form
declare to be	become resolved, fixed, established, or quiet
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted	come as if by falling
be in accord; be in agreement	bring to an end; settle conclusively
aim, point, or direct	settle conclusively; come to terms
protect against a challenge or attack	end a legal dispute by arriving at a settlement
drink alcohol without showing ill effects	come to terms
have or hold in one's hands or grip	accept despite lack of complete satisfaction
be the physical support of; carry the weight of	get one's revenge for a wrong or an injury
support or hold in a certain manner	fix firmly
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement	arrange or fix in the desired order
cover as for protection against noise or smell	come to rest
organize or be responsible for	settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)	cause to become clear by forming a sediment (of liquids)
cause to come to an abrupt stop	sink down or precipitate
have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense	go under
secure and keep for possible future use or application	become clear by the sinking of particles
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices	dispose of; make a financial settlement
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
keep from departing
take and maintain control over, often by violent means
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
remain in a certain state, position, or condition
be valid, applicable, or true
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
have room for; hold without crowding
have as a major characteristic
resist or confront with resistance
stop dealing with
contain or hold; have within
be capable of holding or containing

hold vs settle

hold and settle both are nouns.

hold and settle both are verbs.

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