settle on

English

Verb

settle on

1. To make a decision or selection; to decide, arrange, or agree on.

   He looked at all the colors for a long time before finally settling on a sage green.

   settle on a plan

2. To confer (an annuity, etc) upon by permanent grant; to assure to. (Compare settle (“formally, legally secure”).)
   • Addison:

     I […] have settled upon him a good annuity.

Anagrams

• Nolettes, notelets