Definitions for resolve

Definitions for (noun) resolve

Main entry: resoluteness, resolution, resolve, firmness, firmness of purpose

Definition: the trait of being resolute

Usage: his resoluteness carried him through the battle; it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work


Main entry: resolution, resolve, declaration

Definition: a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote


Definitions for (verb) resolve

Main entry: break up, resolve, dissolve

Definition: cause to go into a solution

Usage: The recipe says that we should dissolve a cup of sugar in two cups of water


Main entry: resolve, answer

Definition: understand the meaning of

Usage: The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered


Main entry: settle, decide, adjudicate, resolve

Definition: bring to an end; settle conclusively

Usage: 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


Main entry: resolve, purpose

Definition: reach a decision

Usage: he resolved never to drink again


Main entry: resolve, solve

Definition: find the solution

Usage: solve an equation; solve for x


Main entry: conclude, resolve

Definition: reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation


Main entry: resolve

Definition: make clearly visible

Usage: can this image be resolved?


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