resolve
Usage
What are other ways to say resolve?
To resolve is to show firmness of purpose: He resolved to ask for a promotion. To determine is to arrive at a conclusion after reasoning or observation: He determined that there was no available path to victory. To decide is to make up one's mind as to what shall be done and the way to do it: He decided to go today.
Example Sentences
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France and China—are discussing the infrastructure needed at ports to bring in nuclear-powered ships, as a first step toward resolving the issues surrounding the ships.
In remarks aired on Cambodian state television on Monday, he said the two sides had discussed it and agreed to investigate and "resolve it immediately".
From Barron's
"We also reject the attempts by traditional elders who want to resolve this case through clan customs or behind closed doors."
From BBC
The slump, then, is looming as a test of character and resolve.
From Los Angeles Times
"So I thought this is this is coming my way Monday if it's not been resolved."
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
