resolve
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
resolves;
resolved;
resolving
resolves;
resolved;
resolving
Britannica Dictionary definition of RESOLVE
1
[+ object]
:
to find an answer or solution to (something)
:
to settle or solve (something)
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The brothers finally resolved their conflict.
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The issue of the book's authorship was never resolved.
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His speech did nothing to resolve doubts about the company's future.
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They haven't been able to resolve their differences.
2
[+ object]
:
to make a definite and serious decision to do something
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She resolved to quit smoking.
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He resolved that he would start dating again.
3
[+ object]
:
to make a formal decision about something usually by a vote
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The committee resolved to override the veto.
4
formal
:
to change into separate parts or a different form by usually a gradual process
[+ object]
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The mixture was resolved into two parts.
[no object]
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The image eventually resolved into the shape of a person's body.
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a resolvable conflict
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resolve
/rɪˈzɑːlv/
noun
2
resolve
/rɪˈzɑːlv/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of RESOLVE
[noncount]
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a strong determination to do something
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His comments were intended to weaken her resolve but they only served to strengthen it.
