take root vs settle down

take root and settle down both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
take root	No	No	Yes	No
settle down	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, take root and settle down are synonyms defined as:

take root and settle down: become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style

Other synonyms of take root include root, settle, steady down.

take root (verb)	settle down (verb)
become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style	become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style
	become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation
	settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground