Settle for | EWA Phasal Verbs Dictionary
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Settle for

/ˈsɛtl fɔː/

B1

PreIntermediate

1. To accept or agree to something that is not ideal or not what you really want, usually because there are no better options available.

  • I wanted a larger apartment, but I had to settle for a small studio.
  • She was hoping for a promotion, but settled for a salary increase instead.

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