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Settle vs Assign - What's the difference?

settle | assign | Related terms |

Settle is a related term of assign.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between settle and assign

is that settle is (obsolete) a place made lower than the rest; a wide step or platform lower than some other part while assign is (obsolete) a thing relating or belonging to something else; an appurtenance.

As verbs the difference between settle and assign

is that settle is to place in a fixed or permanent condition; to make firm, steady, or stable; to establish; to fix; especially, to establish in life; to fix in business, in a home etc while assign is (lb) to designate or set apart something for some purpose.

As nouns the difference between settle and assign

is that settle is (archaic) a seat of any kind while assign is an assignee.

Settle vs Attach - What's the difference?

settle | attach | Related terms |

Settle is a related term of attach.


In lang=en terms the difference between settle and attach

is that settle is to adjust differences or accounts; to come to an agreement while attach is to adhere; to be attached.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between settle and attach

is that settle is (obsolete) a place made lower than the rest; a wide step or platform lower than some other part while attach is (obsolete) to take, seize, or lay hold of.

As verbs the difference between settle and attach

is that settle is to place in a fixed or permanent condition; to make firm, steady, or stable; to establish; to fix; especially, to establish in life; to fix in business, in a home etc while attach is (obsolete|legal) to arrest, seize.

As a noun settle

is (archaic) a seat of any kind.

Prescribe vs Settle - What's the difference?

prescribe | settle | Synonyms |

Prescribe is a synonym of settle.


As verbs the difference between prescribe and settle

is that prescribe is to order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient while settle is to place in a fixed or permanent condition; to make firm, steady, or stable; to establish; to fix; especially, to establish in life; to fix in business, in a home etc.

As a noun settle is

(archaic) a seat of any kind.

Settle vs Light - What's the difference?

settle | light | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between settle and light

is that settle is to colonize; to move people to (a land or territory) while light is to illuminate.

In intransitive terms the difference between settle and light

is that settle is to adjust differences or accounts; to come to an agreement while light is to become ignited; to take fire.

In archaic terms the difference between settle and light

is that settle is a seat of any kind while light is to alight.

In obsolete terms the difference between settle and light

is that settle is a place made lower than the rest; a wide step or platform lower than some other part while light is unchaste, wanton.

As an adjective light is

having light.

As an adverb light is

carrying little.

As a proper noun Light is

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Appoint vs Settle - What's the difference?

appoint | settle | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between appoint and settle

is that appoint is to furnish completely; to provide with all the equipment necessary; to equip or fit out while settle is to colonize; to move people to (a land or territory).

As verbs the difference between appoint and settle

is that appoint is to fix with power or firmness; to establish; to mark out while settle is to place in a fixed or permanent condition; to make firm, steady, or stable; to establish; to fix; especially, to establish in life; to fix in business, in a home etc.

As a noun settle is

a seat of any kind.

Post vs Settle - What's the difference?

post | settle | Synonyms |


In obsolete terms the difference between post and settle

is that post is one who has charge of a station, especially a postal station while settle is a place made lower than the rest; a wide step or platform lower than some other part.

In transitive terms the difference between post and settle

is that post is to hang (a notice) in a conspicuous manner for general review while settle is to colonize; to move people to (a land or territory).

As an adverb post

is with the post, on post-horses; express, with speed, quickly.

As a preposition post

is after; especially after a significant event that has long-term ramifications.

As an acronym POST

is power-On Self-Test.

As a proper noun Post

is {{surname}.

Invoice vs Settle - What's the difference?

invoice | settle |


In transitive terms the difference between invoice and settle

is that invoice is to bill; to issue an invoice while settle is to colonize; to move people to (a land or territory).

Quell vs Settle - What's the difference?

quell | settle |


As nouns the difference between quell and settle

is that quell is source while settle is (archaic) a seat of any kind.

As a verb settle is

to place in a fixed or permanent condition; to make firm, steady, or stable; to establish; to fix; especially, to establish in life; to fix in business, in a home etc.

Settle vs Surrender - What's the difference?

settle | surrender |


In lang=en terms the difference between settle and surrender

is that settle is to adjust differences or accounts; to come to an agreement while surrender is to give up possession of; to yield; to resign.

As verbs the difference between settle and surrender

is that settle is to place in a fixed or permanent condition; to make firm, steady, or stable; to establish; to fix; especially, to establish in life; to fix in business, in a home etc while surrender is to give up into the power, control, or possession of another; specifically (military) to yield (a town, a fortification, etc) to an enemy.

As nouns the difference between settle and surrender

is that settle is (archaic) a seat of any kind while surrender is an act of surrendering, submission into the possession of another; abandonment, resignation.

Camp vs Settle - What's the difference?

camp | settle | Related terms |

Camp is a related term of settle.


As an initialism camp

is .

As a verb settle is

to place in a fixed or permanent condition; to make firm, steady, or stable; to establish; to fix; especially, to establish in life; to fix in business, in a home etc.

As a noun settle is

(archaic) a seat of any kind.

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