Figure out
Figure out verb - To find an answer for through reasoning.
Settle and figure out are semantically related. in answer topic. In some cases you can use "Settle" instead a verb "Figure out".
Settle
Settle verb - To cause to come to rest at the bottom (as of a liquid).
Figure out and settle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Figure out" instead a verb "Settle".
Both terms in one sentence
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Your spellcasters will, for the most part, figure out which spells don't work on enemies through trial-and-error until they settle on a spell that does.
Source: Video Game / Tales of Phantasia - They were among the first to settle the forest, the first to figure out the rules.
- Fortunately, once Kirk and Spock figure out that she is really a peaceful and reasonable creature they can communicate with, they find she's open to a compromise to settle the conflict.
Source: Mama Bear / Live-Action TV
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