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Synonyms for settle down

  • verb

Most common

cool it cool off lay calm fix take root

Synonyms by meaning

Verb

1. Cool it

cool it, cool off, lay, calm, calm down, moderate, simmer down, cool one's jets informal

2. Take root

take root, settle, fix, root

Definitions

  1. v. 1

    To make or become quiet and calm after a period of disturbance or restlessness.

    It took John a while to settle down after the phone call.

  2. v. 2

    To establish a settled lifestyle for oneself, especially by marrying.

Example sentences

  • lay I'm going to lay aside that money for emergencies.
  • calm Take a seat in the armchair and calm down a while.
  • fix Refer to the instructions to fix the refrigerator.

By length

3 letters
fix1, lay1
4 letters
calm1, root1
6 letters
settle2
8 letters
moderate3

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (settle2 = 2 syllables).