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Learn to pronounce re·solve

/rəˈzôlv,rəˈzälv/
verb
  1. settle or find a solution to (a problem, dispute, or contentious matter).
    "the firm aims to resolve problems within 30 days"
    synonyms: settle, sort out, solve, find a solution to, find an answer to, fix, work out, straighten out, deal with, put right, set right, put to rights, rectify, iron out, reconcile, answer, explain, fathom, unravel, disentangle, clarify, clear up, throw light on, sew up, hammer out, thrash out, patch up, crack, figure out
  2. decide firmly on a course of action.
    "she resolved to call Dana as soon as she got home"
    synonyms: determine, decide, make up one's mind, take a decision, reach a decision, conclude, come to the conclusion, settle on a plan of action
  3. separate or cause to be separated into components.
    "alpha-zein is often resolved into two major size components"
    synonyms: break down, break up, separate, reduce, decompose, divide, disintegrate, dissolve
  4. (of something seen at a distance) turn into a different form when seen more clearly.
    "the orange glow resolved itself into four lanterns"
    synonyms: turn into, be transformed into, become clearly visible as, change into, metamorphose into, be transmuted into

noun
firm determination to do something.
"she received information that strengthened her resolve"
synonyms: determination, resolution, firmness of purpose, fixity of purpose, purpose, purposefulness, resoluteness, single-mindedness, strength of will, strength of character, will power, firmness, intentness, decision, decidedness, steadfastness, staunchness, manfulness, perseverance, persistence, indefatigability, tenacity, tenaciousness, staying power, strong-mindedness, backbone, dedication, commitment, constancy, the bulldog spirit, pertinacity, pertinaciousness, stubbornness, doggedness, obstinacy, obdurateness, obduracy, inflexibility, spiritedness, braveness, bravery, boldness, courage, courageousness, pluck, pluckiness, stout-heartedness, Sitzfleisch, guts, spunk, grit, stickability, stick-to-it-iveness, intension, perseveration, intention, conclusion

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May 29, 2024 · Legal Definition · 1. : to deal with successfully : clear up. resolve a dispute · 2. a. : to declare or decide by formal resolution and vote. b.
RESOLVE meaning: 1. to solve or end a problem or difficulty: 2. to make a decision formally or with determination…. Learn more.
Synonyms: confirm. to separate into constituent or elementary parts; break up; cause or disintegrate (usually followed by into ).
16 senses: 1. to decide or determine firmly 2. to express (an opinion) formally, esp (of a public meeting) one agreed by a vote.
RESOLVE meaning: 1 : to find an answer or solution to (something) to settle or solve (something); 2 : to make a definite and serious decision to do ...
Dec 28, 2021 · The online Merriam-Webster dictionary has several meanings for the verb 'to resolve'. We're most interested in number two.
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To resolve is to settle or make a decision about something — often formal. A college's board of directors might resolve to recruit more minority students.
[transitive] to find an acceptable solution to a problem or difficulty synonym settle. resolve something to resolve an issue/a dispute/a conflict/a crisis ...