Arbitrate and Settle

Arbitrate

Arbitrate verb - To give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute).
Usage example: will arbitrate the dispute between the company and the labor union

Settle is a synonym for arbitrate in activity topic. In some cases you can use "Settle" instead a verb "Arbitrate", when it comes to topics like decide, achieve settlement.

Nearby Words: arbitration, arbitrator, arbitral, arbitrating

Settle

Settle verb - To give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute).
Usage example: settled the lawsuit in favor of the defendant

Arbitrate is a synonym for settle. You can use "Arbitrate" instead a verb "Settle".

Common collocations

dispute arbitrate dispute settle dispute
grievance arbitrate grievance settle grievance
duel arbitrate duel settle duel
disputes arbitrate disputes settle disputes
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