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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This episode is unlikely to help resolve the Liberal Party's quandaries.
From BBC
The company paid a $25 million fine to resolve criminal charges connected with the outbreaks.
From Los Angeles Times
On the security front, Africa's failure to resolve the civil war in Sudan, triggering what the UN has called the world's worst humanitarian crisis, could be seen as an example of this, Opalo added.
From BBC
At first glance, “Neighbors”—an evening reality series about issues that usually are resolved on “Judge Judy”—seems a bit volatile, especially given the national temperature.
Environmental groups plan to challenge a rollback in the courts, and it could be years before litigation is resolved.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
