resolve meaning and definition

RESOLVE noun

Definition of resolve (noun)

1. 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
   • antonym: irresoluteness
2. a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
   • synonyms: declaration, resolution

RESOLVE verb

Definition of resolve (verb)

1. 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
2. reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation
   • synonyms: conclude
3. reach a decision
   • "he resolved never to drink again"
   • synonyms: purpose
4. understand the meaning of
   • "The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered"
   • synonyms: answer
5. make clearly visible
   • "can this image be resolved?"
6. find the solution
   • "solve an equation"; "solve for x"
   • synonyms: solve
7. 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