resolve
/rizˈɑlv/
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Definitions
Noun
the trait of being resolute; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work"
Noun
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
Verb
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"
Verb
reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation
Verb
reach a decision; "he resolved never to drink again"
Verb
understand the meaning of; "The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered"
Verb
make clearly visible; "can this image be resolved?"
Verb
find the solution; "solve an equation"; "solve for x"
Verb
cause to go into a solution; "The recipe says that we should dissolve a cup of sugar in two cups of water"
Synonyms
adjudicate
answer
break up
conclude
decide
declaration
dissolve
firmness
firmness of purpose
purpose
resoluteness
resolution
settle
solve
More General Terms
agree
calculate
change integrity
cipher
compute
concord
concur
cypher
decide
determine
discern
distinguish
document
end
figure
figure out
hold
lick
make out
make up one''s mind
papers
pick out
puzzle out
reckon
recognise
recognize
solve
spot
tell apart
terminate
trait
work
work out
written document
More Specific Terms
adamance
adjust
bullheadedness
cut
decision
decisiveness
determination
determine
factorise
factorize
joint resolution
judge
melt
melt down
obduracy
obstinacy
obstinance
pigheadedness
possession
purpose
run
self-command
self-control
self-possession
self-will
settle
single-mindedness
square off
square up
steadfastness
steadiness
stiffness
stubbornness
sturdiness
unyieldingness
will power
willpower