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adjective
- 1. firmly determined to do something: "Constance was resolved not to cry"
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RESOLVE definition: 1. to solve or end a problem or difficulty: 2. to make a decision formally or with determination…. Learn more.
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.
resolve; resolve your differences; resolve something into something; See all meanings
Resolved definition: firm in purpose or intent; determined.. See examples of RESOLVED used in a sentence.
If you're resolved, you're strongly determined. If you've made a resolved decision, it won't be easy to change your mind. You can also use this adjective to mean "answered," like a resolved equation in math class or a resolved dilemma that's finally been settled.
To resolve a problem, argument, or difficulty means to find a solution to it. [formal] We must find a way to resolve these problems before it's too late. [VERB noun] They hoped the crisis could be resolved peacefully. [VERB noun] Synonyms: work out, answer, solve, find the solution to More Synonyms of resolve. 2. verb.
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.
