settle for

British  

verb

1. (intr, preposition) to accept or agree to in spite of dispute or dissatisfaction

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settle for Idioms  

1. Accept or be satisfied with as a compromise, as in He really wanted a bigger raise but decided to settle for what they offered. [Mid-1900s]

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Example Sentences

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settle for

However, by full-time, the tables had turned with Sonia Bompastor's side forced to settle for a point in a 1-1 draw against Everton, despite dominating at Stamford Bridge.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

Now it may have to settle for less, potentially complicating its race to dominate the market.

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026

But when he found out he’d have to settle for the nosebleeds, he decided not to redeem.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

The contracts settle for $1 if your prediction is correct, and $0 if it isn’t.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

Right now I’d settle for a good old-fashioned loaf of Wonder Bread.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

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