settle an argument
Frequency: 8.119.5 per million words
To end an argument by reaching an agreement.
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Examples (10)
- Jory was always the one who settled arguments between us.
- Let's try to settle this argument calmly and rationally.
- A mediator was brought in to help settle the argument between the two companies.
- My brothers finally settled their argument over who would get the top bunk.
- The argument was settled when new evidence came to light.
- How do you propose we settle this argument fairly?
- If we can't settle the argument ourselves, we will have to involve our manager.
- They haven't spoken in days; I hope they settle their argument soon.
- Flipping a coin is a simple way to settle a petty argument.
- He decided to concede a minor point in order to settle the argument and move on.