Apply and Settle down

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Apply verb - To occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention.

Usage example: Sam applied himself to writing thank-you letters to everyone who'd helped sponsor him for the charity walk

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Settle down and apply are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Settle down" instead a verb "Apply".

Settle down verb - To become still and orderly.

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Apply and settle down are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apply" instead a verb "Settle down".

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