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settle vs resolve

resolve vs settle

settle and resolve both are nouns.

settle and resolve both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
settle Yes No Yes No
resolve Yes No Yes No
As verbs, settle and resolve are synonyms defined as:
  • settle and resolve: bring to an end; settle conclusively
Other synonyms of settle include adjudicate, decide.
As verbs, resolve is a hypernym of settle; that is, resolve is a word with a broader meaning than settle:
  • settle: settle conclusively; come to terms
  • resolve: reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation
Other hypernyms of settle include conclude.
settle (noun) resolve (noun)
a long wooden bench with a back the trait of being resolute
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
settle (verb) resolve (verb)
take up residence and become established cause to go into a solution
form a community bring to an end; settle conclusively
become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style reach a decision
establish or develop as a residence find the solution
make final; put the last touches on; put into final form understand the meaning of
become resolved, fixed, established, or quiet reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation
come as if by falling make clearly visible
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 settle and resolve

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