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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In the intervening weeks, he held interviews and wrote letters from his jail cell, denouncing slavery and captivating the country with his dedication and resolve.
From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026
Thursday’s ruling does not resolve the broader questions raised by the case but significantly narrows the terrain ahead of a trial scheduled to begin in May.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
Anthropic says it is looking to resolve an issue which is blocking users of its AI coding tool.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
The judges said the U.N. investigators didn’t resolve narrative discrepancies between witnesses or weigh the credibility of different parties in the case, among other problems.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Adams had always supported military preparations more as a diplomatic maneuver to impress the French government of American resolve.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
