Definition of Resolve

Verb: resolve  ri'zólv

  1. Bring to an end; come to a final conclusion
    "The case was resolved";
    - decide, settle, adjudicate
     
  2. Reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation
    - conclude
     
  3. Reach a decision
    "he resolved never to drink again";
    - purpose
     
  4. Understand the meaning of
    "The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be resolved";
    - answer
     
  5. (optics) make clearly visible
    "can this image be resolved?"
     
  6. Find a solution by calculation, algebra or detailed analysis
    "resolve an equation";
    - solve
     
  7. Cause to go into a solution
    - dissolve, break up
Noun: resolve  ri'zólv
  1. The trait of being resolute
    - resoluteness, firmness, firmness of purpose, resolution
     
  2. A formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
    - resolution, declaration

See also:
resolvable
resolved

Anagrams containing the word resolve

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