resolve

/ɹizˈɑlv/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

verb

1. bring to an end; settle conclusively
   “The case was decided”
2. reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation
3. reach a decision
   “he resolved never to drink again”
4. understand the meaning of
   “The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered”
5. make clearly visible
   “can this image be resolved?”
6. find the solution
   “solve an equation”
7. cause to go into a solution
   “The recipe says that we should dissolve a cup of sugar in two cups of water”

noun

1. the trait of being resolute
   “his resoluteness carried him through the battle”
2. a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

Synonyms for resolve

• decide
• settle
• adjudicate
• conclude
• purpose
• answer
• solve
• dissolve
• break up
• resoluteness
• firmness
• firmness of purpose
• resolution
• declaration

Words that rhyme with resolve

• dissolve
• involve
• devolve
• evolve
• revolve
• solve
• absolve