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resolve

/ɹɪˈzɑlv/noun, verb2 syllables

Resolve means: the trait of being resolute.

Synonyms for resolve27

noun, as in the trait of being resolute

resoluteness, firmness, firmness of purpose, resolution

noun, as in a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

resolution, declaration

verb, as in bring to an end; settle conclusively

decide, settle, adjudicate

verb, as in cause to go into a solution

dissolve, break up

verb, as in reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation

conclude

verb, as in reach a decision

purpose

verb, as in understand the meaning of

answer

verb, as in find the solution

solve

also used for resolve

decipher, upsolve, work out, absolve, get to the bottom of, iron out, meliorate, puzzle out, ravel, fortitude, inner strength, sticktoitiveness, tenacity

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What does resolve mean?9

noun

1

the trait of being resolute“his resoluteness carried him through the battle”

2

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

verb

1

bring to an end; settle conclusively“The case was decided”

2

cause to go into a solution“The recipe says that we should dissolve a cup of sugar in two cups of water”

3

reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation

4

reach a decision“he resolved never to drink again”

5

understand the meaning of“The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered”

6

find the solution“solve an equation”

7

make clearly visible“can this image be resolved?”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with resolve?5

one syllable

solve

two syllables

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Resolve in a sentence

  • As he was heading down the street, the young man's resolve started to shake.tieguy
  • Colonial legacies persist, but so too does the resolve to confront them.Amastan
  • The nymph, filled with a strange resolve, had suddenly stolen away from the group.Hybrid
  • They made great efforts to resolve the problem.sundown
  • I hope you're able to resolve the situation soon.CK
  • I hope that you'll be able to resolve the situation soon.CK
  • The office staff worked quickly and efficiently to resolve the problem.CM
  • I hope that you are able to resolve the situation soon.Zifre

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Forms of resolve

as a noun

plural
resolves

as a verb

past tense
resolved
present participle
resolving
third-person singular
resolves
past participle
resolved