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settled

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈsɛtəɫd// UK //sˈɛtəld// set·tled

v. feeling comfortable and calm in a new situation, like a new job or home. You use this when you finally feel at peace and do not want to move or change things.

v. established in a stable, comfortable, or permanent position or routine. Often describes a state of emotional or residential stability after a period of transition.


SIMPLE

She feels much more settled now that she has a permanent job.

CONTEXTUAL

It took a few months, but the children are finally settled in their new school and have made friends.

COMPLEX

The once-volatile market has reached a more settled phase, allowing investors to make long-term plans without the constant fear of sudden price swings.

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Commonly follows the verbs 'feel' or 'become'.

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