Definition of resolve

noun (n)

• the trait of being resolute (noun.attribute)

  Synonym: firmness, firmness of purpose, resoluteness, resolution
  Antonym: irresoluteness, irresolution
  

  source: wordnet30
• a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote (noun.communication)

  Synonym: declaration, resolution
  

  source: wordnet30
• The act of resolving or making clear; resolution; solution. (noun)

  source: webster1913

verb (v)

• bring to an end; settle conclusively (verb.cognition)

  Synonym: adjudicate, decide, settle
  

  source: wordnet30
• reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation (verb.communication)

  Synonym: conclude
  

  source: wordnet30
• reach a decision (verb.cognition)

  Synonym: purpose
  

  Example:
  He resolved never to drink again.
  

  source: wordnet30
• understand the meaning of (verb.cognition)

  Synonym: answer
  

  source: wordnet30
• make clearly visible (verb.perception)

  Example:
  Can this image be resolved?.
  

  source: wordnet30
• find the solution (verb.cognition)

  Synonym: solve
  

  source: wordnet30
• cause to go into a solution (verb.change)

  Synonym: break up, dissolve
  

  source: wordnet30
• To separate the component parts of; to reduce to the constituent elements; -- said of compound substances; hence, sometimes, to melt, or dissolve. (verb)

  source: webster1913
• To be separated into its component parts or distinct principles; to undergo resolution. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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