simple past tense and past participle of settle
"After years of traveling, he finally settled in a quiet village near the coast."
In plain English: To settle something means to officially resolve it so that everything is finished and there are no more arguments left.
"After years of traveling, they finally settled in a small town near the coast."
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
"with details of the wedding settled she could now sleep at night"
established in a desired position or place; not moving about
"nomads...absorbed among the settled people"
"settled areas"
"I don't feel entirely settled here"
"the advent of settled civilization"
Comfortable and at ease, especially after a period of change or unrest.
"After years of traveling abroad, she finally felt settled in her new home among familiar faces and quiet streets."
In plain English: Settled means having reached an agreement to end a disagreement or argument.
"The weather has finally settled into a warm pattern after weeks of storms."
Usage: Use settled to describe someone who has become comfortable and calm following a time of uncertainty or disruption. This word specifically highlights the transition from instability to a state of peace rather than just general relaxation.