Resolve Definition & Meaning

resolve
noun
  1. the trait of being resolute; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work"
  2. a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
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"
  2. reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation
  3. reach a decision; "he resolved never to drink again"
  4. understand the meaning of; "The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered"
  5. make clearly visible; "can this image be resolved?"
  6. find the solution; "solve an equation"; "solve for x"
  7. cause to go into a solution; "The recipe says that we should dissolve a cup of sugar in two cups of water"

Synonyms for resolve

answer noun

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

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conclude verb

decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion

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decide verb

reach, make, or come to a decision about something; "We finally decided after lengthy deliberations" bring to an end

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declaration noun

a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written) (law) unsworn statement that can be admitted in evidence

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firmness noun

the muscle tone of healthy tissue; "his muscular firmness" the trait of being resolute

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purpose noun

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

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resoluteness noun

the trait of being resolute; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle

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resolution noun

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular

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settle noun

a long wooden bench with a back settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

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solve verb

find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of; "did you solve the problem?

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"Resolve" in song lyrics

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  • "For some problem we couldn't resolve"
    Brownside — So Ruff
  • "Materials of faith and our culture when Christians resolve"
    Da T.R.U.T.H. — On Duty
  • "And because that becomes your focus and your soulful resolve"
    (Declaime) — Inversion

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Frequently asked questions

What does resolve mean?
the trait of being resolute; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work" a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote 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" reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation reach a decision
What part of speech is resolve?
Resolve is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does resolve have?
Resolve has 9 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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