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settle upon

VERB

choose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept adopt appoint cast designate determine elect embrace favor judge love name prefer single out take want

STRONG

co-opt crave cull desire espouse excerpt extract fancy finger glean predestine separate slot sort tag tap weigh will winnow wish

WEAK

call for commit oneself decide on discriminate between draw lots feel disposed to fix on make choice make decision make up one's mind opt for see fit set aside sift out tab take up wish for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abstain disallow dislike hate ignore receive refuse reject repudiate repulse

STRONG

insert neglect not want

Example Sentences

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Wherever the sea lions settle upon their return, it likely will not be in easy viewing distance from a big public dock.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 26, 2022

He paused, leaving these words to settle upon the mind.

From Reuters • Oct. 30, 2019

It is difficult to settle upon an exact figure, but some economists think that 40% of these job losses can be linked to Chinese imports.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2017

Students, staff, and faculty have been living and working under this threat for several days now, and it’s been hard to settle upon the proper emotional and logistical response.

From Slate • Oct. 8, 2015

A shadow has fallen over her face as Ama’s words settle upon her.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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