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resolve

[ri-zolv] / rɪˈzɒlv /
NOUN
decision, determination
Synonyms
STRONGEST
boldness courage firmness intention steadfastness will willpower
STRONG
conclusion design earnestness objective project purpose purposefulness resoluteness resolution undertaking
WEAK
decidedness fixed purpose follow-through purposiveness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cowardice fear weakness
WEAK
indecision question wavering
VERB
make up one's mind; find solution
Synonyms
STRONGEST
agree answer clear up conclude deal with decide determine fix iron out propose settle solve undertake work out
STRONG
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
break down make a point of pan out pass upon puzzle out remain firm take a stand work through
Antonyms
STRONGEST
begin forget hesitate oppose question refuse start unsettle
STRONG
assemble fasten hide join mend put together tangle
WEAK
mull waver wonder

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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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan said full efforts were still being made to resolve the outstanding issues between the U.S. and Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

This updated understanding may also help resolve tensions that have existed between conservation groups and Native Hawaiian communities, opening the door to more inclusive approaches.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

Words like “incompetent” can feel good in the heat of the moment, but they rarely help to resolve an impasse such as this.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

"Sooner or later this has to resolve itself. Hopefully sooner," said one EU diplomat, talking as others on condition of anonymity.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

There is no need to resolve this issue here.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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