Position and Settle

Position

Position verb - To arrange something in a certain spot or position.
Usage example: positioned the chairs around the room

Settle is a synonym for position in place topic. In some cases you can use "Settle" instead a verb "Position", when it comes to topics like lay, place physically in location.

Settle

Settle verb - To establish or place comfortably or snugly.
Usage example: settled the sleeping baby into her crib

Position is a synonym for settle. Sometimes you can use "Position" instead a verb "Settle".

Common collocations

people position people settle people
men position men settle men
team position team settle team
situation position situation settle situation
Other words: way, planet.

Both words in one sentence

  • Subverted in that the Dutchman wants to settle down with Senta, which would move him into a more Betty-like position.
  • Her service record is so exemplary, that some have wondered why someone of her obvious talents would settle for such a thankless position.
  • The Starscream Unfortunately he still doesn't want to settle for anything less; when he lost this position he attempted to switch sides, just to have allies to side against Megatron.
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