Resolve Definition

rĭ-zŏlv
resolved, resolves, resolving
verb
resolved, resolves, resolving
To be resolved, as by analysis.
Webster's New World
To come to a decision; make a resolution; determine.
Webster's New World
To change or transform.
A discussion that resolved itself into an argument.
Webster's New World
To cause (a person) to decide.
The flood that resolved him to sell.
Webster's New World
To make a decision about.
To resolve the points at issue.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
noun
resolves
Firmness of purpose; resolution.
American Heritage
Fixed purpose or intention; firm determination.
Webster's New World
A formal resolution, as of an assembly.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
Antonyms:

Origin of Resolve

  • Middle English resolven to dissolve from Old French resolver from Latin resolvere to untie re- re- solvere to untie leu- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Middle English, from Latin resolvō.

    From Wiktionary

Resolve Sentence Examples

  • In spite of her resolve, she responded.

  • I had hoped that you would resolve your problem, but it seems to have no end.

  • We're going to resolve this peacefully.

  • His words were comforting, even if they didn't resolve her concerns.

  • Already the boy had avowed his resolve to be a soldier.

More Sentences

Related Articles

Find Similar Words

Find similar words to resolve using the buttons below.

Words Starting With

RRERES

Words Ending With

EVELVE

Unscrambles

resolve

Words Starting With R and Ending With E

Starts With R & Ends With EStarts With RE & Ends With EStarts With R & Ends With VE

Word Length

7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With R7 Letter Words Ending With E