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Decree vs Settle - What's the difference?

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Decree is a related term of settle.


As nouns the difference between decree and settle

is that decree is an edict or law while settle is (archaic) a seat of any kind.

As verbs the difference between decree and settle

is that decree is to command by a decree 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.

Command vs Settle - What's the difference?

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Command is a related term of settle.


In lang=en terms the difference between command and settle

is that command is to hold, to control the use of while settle is to adjust differences or accounts; to come to an agreement.

In archaic|lang=en terms the difference between command and settle

is that command is (archaic) to have a view, as from a superior position while settle is (archaic) a seat of any kind.

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

is that command is (obsolete) to direct to come; to bestow while settle is (obsolete) a place made lower than the rest; a wide step or platform lower than some other part.

As nouns the difference between command and settle

is that command is an order to do something while settle is (archaic) a seat of any kind.

As verbs the difference between command and settle

is that command is to order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority 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.

Settle vs Lodge - What's the difference?

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Settle is a related term of lodge.


In lang=en terms the difference between settle and lodge

is that settle is to adjust differences or accounts; to come to an agreement while lodge is to become flattened, as grass or grain, when overgrown or beaten down by the wind.

As verbs the difference between settle and lodge

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 lodge is to be firmly fixed in a specified position.

As nouns the difference between settle and lodge

is that settle is (archaic) a seat of any kind while lodge is a building for recreational use such as a hunting lodge or a summer cabin.

Specify vs Settle - What's the difference?

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Specify is a related term of settle.


In lang=en terms the difference between specify and settle

is that specify is to bring about a specific result while settle is to adjust differences or accounts; to come to an agreement.

As verbs the difference between specify and settle

is that specify is to state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition 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 Shelter - What's the difference?

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In transitive terms the difference between settle and shelter

is that settle is to colonize; to move people to (a land or territory) while shelter is to provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect.

In intransitive terms the difference between settle and shelter

is that settle is to adjust differences or accounts; to come to an agreement while shelter is to take cover.

Rest vs Settle - What's the difference?

rest | settle | Related terms |

Rest is a related term of settle.


As nouns the difference between rest and settle

is that rest is prison 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.

Situate vs Settle - What's the difference?

situate | settle | Related terms |

Situate is a related term of settle.


As verbs the difference between situate and settle

is that situate is to place on or into a physical location most commonly used adjectivally in past participle 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 an adjective situate

is situated.

As a noun settle is

(archaic) a seat of any kind.

Order vs Settle - What's the difference?

order | settle | Related terms |

Order is a related term of settle.


As nouns the difference between order and settle

is that order is , command 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.

Quarter vs Settle - What's the difference?

quarter | settle | Related terms |

Quarter is a related term of settle.


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

is that quarter is (obsolete) to drive a carriage so as to prevent the wheels from going into the ruts, or so that a rut shall be between the wheels while settle is (obsolete) a place made lower than the rest; a wide step or platform lower than some other part.

In lang=en terms the difference between quarter and settle

is that quarter is to lodge; to have a temporary residence while settle is to adjust differences or accounts; to come to an agreement.

As nouns the difference between quarter and settle

is that quarter is any one of four equal parts into which something has been divided while settle is (archaic) a seat of any kind.

As verbs the difference between quarter and settle

is that quarter is to divide into quarters or quarter can be (obsolete) to drive a carriage so as to prevent the wheels from going into the ruts, or so that a rut shall be between the wheels 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 an adjective quarter

is pertaining to an aspect of a.

Rule vs Settle - What's the difference?

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In obsolete terms the difference between rule and settle

is that rule is conduct; behaviour 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 rule and settle

is that rule is to establish or settle by, or as by, a rule; to fix by universal or general consent, or by common practice while settle is to colonize; to move people to (a land or territory).

In intransitive terms the difference between rule and settle

is that rule is to decide judicially while settle is to adjust differences or accounts; to come to an agreement.

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