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resolve
noun as in decision, determination
Strong matches
conclusion, design, earnestness, objective, project, purpose, purposefulness, resoluteness, resolution, undertaking
Weak matches
verb as in make up one's mind; find solution
Strongest matches
agree, answer, clear up, conclude, deal with, decide, determine, fix, iron out, propose, settle, solve, undertake, work out
Strong matches
analyze, anatomize, break, choose, clinch, decipher, decree, design, dissect, dissolve, elect, elucidate, fathom, figure, intend, lick, purpose, rule, unfold, unravel, untangle, unzip, will, work
Weak matches
break down, make a point of, pan out, pass upon, puzzle out, remain firm, take a stand, work through
Example Sentences
The techno is deafening, but Walker, who went on these trips herself before starting her career as a cinematographer, dances us through the chaos with ruthless resolve.
“Mr. Rose is confident this case will be resolved in his favor.”
A Boeing plea deal intended to resolve a case related to two fatal crashes of its planes has been rejected by a US judge.
Currently, it does not recommend installing spray foam until issues with lenders and rogue traders are resolved.
There has never been a unified view among the thousands of family members on how the case should be resolved.
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When To Use
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.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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