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settle upon

idiom
Meaning

Synonym of settle on.


Examples
SIMPLE

We need to settle upon a date for the party.

CONTEXTUAL

After looking at many different apartments, they finally settled upon one that was close to the subway.

COMPLEX

The committee debated the proposal for several hours before they could settle upon a final strategy that satisfied everyone involved.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    settle a score

    To even the score.

  2. 02

    settle for

    To accept or allow something, especially something not entirely desirable.

  3. 03

    settle in

    To get comfortable or established, as in a new place.

  4. 04

    settle into

    To become comfortable with a place or routine.

  5. 05

    settle one's account

    To return what one owes; to make good on one's debts; to pay back.

  6. 06

    settle someone's hash

    To physically or verbally subdue someone.

  7. 07

    settle with

    To get revenge on (someone); to resolve a grudge with (someone).

  8. 08

    wait for the dust to settle

    To let a situation calm down, become clear or certain, before taking any action.

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