Definition of 'resolve'

Noun

1. the trait of being resolute; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work"
      Synonyms: resoluteness firmness firmness of purpose resolution
      Antonyms: irresoluteness irresolution
2. a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
      Synonyms: resolution declaration

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"
      Synonyms: decide settle adjudicate
2. reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation
      Synonyms: conclude
3. reach a decision; "he resolved never to drink again"
      Synonyms: purpose
4. understand the meaning of; "The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered"
      Synonyms: answer
5. make clearly visible; "can this image be resolved?"
6. find the solution; "solve an equation"; "solve for x"
      Synonyms: solve
7. cause to go into a solution; "The recipe says that we should dissolve a cup of sugar in two cups of water"
      Synonyms: dissolve break up

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