Dictionary definition · resolve
noun
- the trait of being resolute"his resoluteness carried him through the battle"
- a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
verb
- bring to an end; settle conclusively"The case was decided"
- reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation
- reach a decision"he resolved never to drink again"
- understand the meaning of"The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered"
- make clearly visible"can this image be resolved?"
- find the solution"solve an equation"
- cause to go into a solution"The recipe says that we should dissolve a cup of sugar in two cups of water"
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Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).