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1. a. : to deal with successfully : clear up. resolve doubts. resolve a dispute. b. : to find an answer to. c. : to make clear or understandable. d. : to find a mathematical solution of. e. : to split up into two or more components especially in assigned directions. resolve a vector. 2. : to reach a firm decision about. resolve to get more sleep.
to make a decision formally or with determination: [ + that ] She resolved that she would never speak to him again. [ + adv/prep ] After hours of argument, they resolved against taking legal action. [ + to infinitive ] The company resolved to take no further action against the thieves. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.
Synonyms for RESOLVED: determined, resolute, intent, decisive, confident, bound, positive, out; Antonyms of RESOLVED: unresolved, undetermined, hesitant, uncertain, faltering, indecisive, irresolute, doubtful.
determined: [ + to infinitive ] He was resolved to ask her to marry him the next day. Synonym. single-minded. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. working to achieve a goal even if it is difficult. determined I was determined not to give up.
Resolved definition: firm in purpose or intent; determined.. See examples of RESOLVED used in a sentence.
Definitions of resolved. adjective. explained or answered. “problems resolved and unresolved” synonyms: solved. see more. adjective. determined. “she was firmly resolved to be a doctor” synonyms: single-minded. resolute. firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination. Pronunciation. US. /rɪˈzɑlvd/ UK. /rɪˈzɒlvd/
To resolve is to settle or make a decision about something — often formal. A college's board of directors might resolve to recruit more minority students. As a noun, resolve refers to a strong determination to do something.
Definition of resolved adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of resolve verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Synonyms for RESOLVE: decide, choose, figure, opt, determine, find, settle (on or upon), conclude; Antonyms of RESOLVE: refuse, reject, abstain, decline, turn down, delay, hesitate, halt.
