I . v. a.
1.
Set, place, establish, plant, fasten, make firm or stable.
2.
Attach, tie, connect, fasten, make fast.
3.
Determine, define, limit, appoint, settle.
4.
Direct steadily, rivet, fasten.
5.
Solidify, consolidate.
II . v. n.
1.
Rest, remain, abide, settle, become permanent.
2.
Solidify, congeal, stiffen, grow firm, cease to be fluid or volatile.
III . n.
Predicament, dilemma, plight, pickle ( colloq. ).