resolve

/ri'zɔlv/
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resolve

The committee passed a formal resolve to fund the new library.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • Firm determination; a formal decision or intention: A strong, fixed purpose or a formal expression of such a purpose, often made by a group.
    • Firmness of purpose; resoluteness: The quality of being determined and unwavering.

  2. Verb:

    • To decide firmly on a course of action: To make a definite and serious decision.
    • To find a solution or answer to a problem or question: To settle, explain, or find an answer for something complex or difficult.
    • To separate or break down into constituent parts: To analyze or decompose something into its fundamental elements.
    • To make a clear or distinct image: In optics or imaging, to cause separate parts of an image to become visible or distinguishable.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • She made a firm resolve to improve her health.
    • The council passed a resolve to fund the new library.
    • He faced the challenge with great resolve.

  • Verb:

    • He resolved to quit smoking. (To decide firmly)
    • The mediator helped resolve the dispute. (To find a solution)
    • A prism resolves light into a spectrum of colors. (To separate into parts)
    • The new telescope can resolve details on the planet's surface. (To make a clear image)
Advanced Usage
  • "To resolve itself into": To transform or break down into a simpler form.
    • The complex argument eventually resolved itself into a few key points.
  • "A matter resolved": A problem or issue that has been settled.
    • With the contract signed, the matter is now resolved.
Variants and Related Words
  • Resolution (n): 1. A firm decision. 2. The quality of being determined. 3. The act of solving a problem. 4. The degree of detail visible in an image.
  • Resolute (adj): Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.
  • Resolvable (adj): Capable of being solved or settled.
Synonyms
  • Verb: Decide, determine, settle, solve, unravel, dissolve, analyze.
  • Noun: Determination, resolution, decision, firmness, steadfastness.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Resolve on/upon (something) : To decide definitely on something.
    • After much thought, they resolved on a plan of action.
Related Idioms
  • "To resolve a conflict/difference": To find a way to end a disagreement.
    • The two leaders met to resolve their differences.
  • "With resolve": In a determined manner.
    • She faced the interview with resolve.
resolve

The committee passed a formal resolve to fund the new library.

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

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