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resolve

/r/I/'z/A/lv/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. the trait of being resolute

    noun.attribute

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

    noun.communication

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. The act of resolving or making clear; resolution; solution.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. bring to an end; settle conclusively

    verb.cognition

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation

    verb.communication

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. reach a decision

    verb.cognition

    Examples
    He resolved never to drink again.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. understand the meaning of

    verb.cognition

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. make clearly visible

    verb.perception

    Examples
    Can this image be resolved?

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. find the solution

    verb.cognition

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. cause to go into a solution

    verb.change

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  8. To separate the component parts of; to reduce to the constituent elements; -- said of compound substances; hence, sometimes, to melt, or dissolve.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  9. To be separated into its component parts or distinct principles; to undergo resolution.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

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