Rule and Settle

Rule

Rule verb - To exercise authority or power over.

Settle is a synonym for rule in action topic. In some cases you can use "Settle" instead a verb "Rule", when it comes to topics like judge, decree, decide.

Nearby Words: ruling, ruler, ruled

Settle

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

Rule is a synonym for settle in resolve topic. Sometimes you can use "Rule" instead a verb "Settle".

Common collocations

people rule people settle people
land rule land settle land
way rule way settle way
earth rule earth settle earth
Other words: world, planet, city, galaxy, japan, island, lands, worlds.

Both words in one sentence

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