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- pronunciation:
- rih
zalv
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Grammatical Patterns
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
resolves, resolving, resolved |
definition 1: |
to decide (something) firmly or earnestly, or to cause (someone) to do so.
Many of us resolve to exercise more at the beginning of each new year.[verb + infinitive
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I resolved that I would never let myself be so deceived again.[verb + (that) + clause
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The attack on Pearl Harbor resolved the United States to enter World War II.[verb + smby/smth + infinitive
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- synonyms:
- decide, determine
- similar words:
- conclude, dedicate, purpose, settle, vow
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definition 2: |
to clear up or deal with successfully.
Let's try to resolve this problem here and now.- synonyms:
- conclude, decide, settle
- antonyms:
- complicate
- similar words:
- clarify, deal with, elucidate, overcome, patch, solve, sort, square
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definition 3: |
to decide by formal vote.
The members resolved that the club's constitution should be amended.[verb + (that) + clause
]
- synonyms:
- vote on
- similar words:
- adjudge, decide, deliberate, determine, settle
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definition 4: |
to break down into constituent parts; separate.
- synonyms:
- break down, separate
- antonyms:
- blend
- similar words:
- analyze
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related words: |
accord, adjust, fix, nail down, propose, puzzle out, seal, will |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition 1: |
to reach a conclusion or make a firm decision.
The panel has not yet resolved on the issue.- synonyms:
- decide, determine
- similar words:
- intend, plan, purpose, settle, will
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definition 2: |
to become reduced into constituent parts.
- synonyms:
- separate
- similar words:
- disintegrate
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definition 3: |
of music, to pass from dissonant to consonant harmony.
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related words: |
choose, clarify, intend |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
firmness or clearness of purpose; determination.
- synonyms:
- determination, firmness, resolution
- similar words:
- decision, intention, purpose, strength, will
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related words: |
backbone, mettle, pluck |
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derivation: |
resolver (n.) |
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