settle on

English

Verb

settle on

  1. To make a decision or selection; to decide, arrange, or agree on.
    He looked at all the colors for a long time before finally settling on a sage green.
    settle on a plan
  2. To confer (an annuity, etc) upon by permanent grant; to assure to. (Compare settle (formally, legally secure).)
    • Addison:
      I [] have settled upon him a good annuity.

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