Resolve meaning

What does “resolve” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“resolve” is a noun and verb with 9 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the trait of being resolute.

resolve

the trait of being resolute
“his resoluteness carried him through the battle”
“it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work”
Synonymsresoluteness firmness firmness of purpose resolution
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
Synonymsresolution declaration

bring to an end; settle conclusively
“The case was decided”
“The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff”
Synonymsdecide settle adjudicate
reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation
Synonymsconclude
reach a decision
“he resolved never to drink again”
Synonymspurpose
understand the meaning of
“The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered”
Synonymsanswer
make clearly visible
“can this image be resolved?”
find the solution
“solve an equation”
“solve for x”
Synonymssolve
cause to go into a solution
“The recipe says that we should dissolve a cup of sugar in two cups of water”
Synonymsdissolve break up

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University