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To find a solution to an issue or problem through reasoning
“We cannot move forward with the project until we resolve this issue.”
To find an answer to a (usually complex) intellectual puzzle or problem
“Will Hunting was able to resolve complex mathematical problems, much to Stellan's delight.”
To separate or cause to be separated into constituent parts or components
“We can resolve these compounds into their active constituents using various methods.”
To settle on a plan of action
“Frank would resolve to stick to his new diet.”
To explain away or dispel
“Naomi is still struggling to resolve her doubts about the morality of the arrangement.”
To change or transform into
“The disparate pieces of information we have will eventually resolve into a coherent whole.”
To pass a resolution
“The committee would resolve that the act should proceed.”
To hope for, or aspire to, a goal or dream
To allay or diminish, especially a tense situation
To come to a judgment or decision on something
To reach a decision or recommendation
To provide or serve as a satisfactory explanation for
To pronounce authoritatively and legally to be the case
To draw, or cause to draw, to a close
To act as a mediator between two parties
To apply logic or reasoning to
To make (a difference between two groups) smaller or less significant
To say or write as a reaction
To arrive at a judgment or opinion by reasoning
To assuage the agitation or anger of (someone)
To make arrangements or preparations for
To put an end to
To choose to do
To make changes in something in order to improve it
To accept or come to terms with something, typically something unpleasant
The quality of having a firm determination to do something
“Finn showed great resolve in trying to sacrifice himself for the Resistance before Rose ruined everything.”
A promise or agreement to do something, especially in the future
“He made a resolve to get fitter in the new year.”
A judgment or decision reached through reasoning or analysis
A hope or ambition of achieving something
The quality of being enduring and unchanging
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