Unscramble resolve

Definition of resolve

noun:

• the trait of being resolute; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle", "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work". Synonyms: firmness, firmness of purpose, resoluteness, resolution. Antonyms: irresoluteness.
• a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote. Synonyms: declaration, resolution.

verb:

• bring to an end; settle conclusively; "The case was decided", "The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff", "The father adjudicated when the sons were quarreling over their inheritance". Synonyms: adjudicate, decide, settle.
• reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation. Synonyms: conclude.
• reach a decision; "he resolved never to drink again". Synonyms: purpose.
• understand the meaning of; "The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered". Synonyms: answer.
• make clearly visible; "can this image be resolved?".
• find the solution; "solve an equation", "solve for x". Synonyms: solve.
• cause to go into a solution; "The recipe says that we should dissolve a cup of sugar in two cups of water". Synonyms: break up, dissolve.

Related words

adamance, adjust, bullheadedness, cut, decision, decisiveness, determination, determine, factorise, factorize, judge, melt, obduracy, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, possession, purpose, run, settle, steadfastness, steadiness, stiffness, stubbornness, sturdiness, unyieldingness, willpower.

Words nearby

resole, resolved, revolve.

Rhymes with

absolve, absolve, devolve, dissolve, evolve, evolve, involve, revolve, solve.