settle a debate

Chinese meaning
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Example
The archaeological find may have settled a long-standing debate about the location of the city’s original settlement.
Source: straitstimes.com · 24 Sep 2026
Background ✎
Roots · etymology
settle 源自古英语,原指「坐定、安顿下来」
- settle(安定、解决)+ debate(争论)
Collocations
- settle a debate / settle a dispute / settle the matter





