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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Analysts noted the cease-fire does not resolve fundamental differences between Washington and Tehran, keeping markets sensitive to headlines.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Paul added: "If we're unable to resolve them amicably we expect a judge in the High Court to make an order which would involve payment of millions of pounds worth of damages to our clients."
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
A three-day break has done little to resolve the market’s key issue of when the world economy actually runs out of oil.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
Although many infections resolve on their own in people with healthy immune systems, the virus can become chronic in individuals with weakened immunity, including organ transplant recipients and people living with HIV.
From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026
At this fourth hearing, Carol and I were busily trying to process papers and resolve the endless issues that had emerged to keep Mr. Carter and Mr. Caston incarcerated.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
