Meaning & Definition of Resolve in English
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Resolve
/rizɑlv/
noun
1. The trait of being resolute
- "His resoluteness carried him through the battle"
- "It was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work"
synonym:
- resoluteness,
- firmness,
- firmness of purpose,
- resolve,
- resolution
2. A formal expression by a meeting
- Agreed to by a vote
synonym:
- resolution,
- declaration,
- resolve
verb
1. Bring to an end
- Settle conclusively
- "The case was decided"
- "The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff"
- "The father adjudicated when the sons were quarreling over their inheritance"
synonym:
- decide,
- settle,
- resolve,
- adjudicate
2. Reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation
synonym:
- conclude,
- resolve
3. Reach a decision
- "He resolved never to drink again"
synonym:
- purpose,
- resolve
4. Understand the meaning of
- "The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered"
synonym:
- answer,
- resolve
5. Make clearly visible
- "Can this image be resolved?"
synonym:
- resolve
6. Find the solution
- "Solve an equation"
- "Solve for x"
synonym:
- resolve,
- solve
7. Cause to go into a solution
- "The recipe says that we should dissolve a cup of sugar in two cups of water"
synonym:
- dissolve,
- resolve,
- break up
Examples of using
What problems are you planning to resolve next year?
They try to resolve the problems of the city.
Why is it necessary to resolve conflicts?