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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.
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Resolved definition: firm in purpose or intent; determined.. See examples of RESOLVED used in a sentence.
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.
Definition of resolve verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. /rɪˈzɒlv/ /rɪˈzɑːlv/ [uncountable] (formal) a determined desire to achieve something synonym resolution. The difficulties in her way merely strengthened her resolve. It was a test of his stamina and resolve. She did not weaken in her resolve. resolve to do something The government reiterated its resolve to uncover the truth.
adjective. If you are resolved to do something, you are determined to do it. [formal] Barnes was resolved to moving on when his contract expired. Synonyms: determined, intent, set on, bent on More Synonyms of resolved. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Word Frequency. resolved in British English.
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.
