resolve

re·solve  (r-zlv)

v. re·solved, re·solv·ing, re·solves

v.tr.

1. To make a firm decision about.

2. To cause (a person) to reach a decision. See Synonyms at decide.

3. To decide or express by formal vote.

4. To change or convert: My resentment resolved itself into resignation.

5. To find a solution to; solve. See Synonyms at solve.

6. To remove or dispel (doubts).

7. To bring to a usually successful conclusion: resolve a conflict.

8. Medicine To cause reduction of (an inflammation, for example).

9. Music To cause (a tone or chord) to progress from dissonance to consonance.

10. Chemistry To separate (an optically inactive compound or mixture) into its optically active constituents.

11. To render parts of (an image) visible and distinct.

12. Mathematics To separate (a vector, for example) into coordinate components.

13. To melt or dissolve (something).

14. Archaic To separate (something) into constituent parts.

v.intr.

1. To reach a decision or make a determination: resolve on a course of action.

2. To become separated or reduced to constituents.

3. Music To undergo resolution.

n.

1. Firmness of purpose; resolution.

2. A determination or decision; a fixed purpose.

3. A formal resolution made by a deliberative body.

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[Middle English resolven, to dissolve, from Old French resolver, from Latin resolvere, to untie : re-, re- + solvere, to untie; see leu- in Indo-European roots.]

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re·solva·bili·ty, re·solva·ble·ness n.

re·solva·ble adj.

re·solved·ly (-zlvd-l) adv.

re·solver n.

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resolve

Verb

[-solving, -solved]

1. to decide or determine firmly

2. to express (an opinion) formally by a vote

3. to separate or cause to separate into (constituent parts)

4. to find the answer or solution to

5. to explain away or dispel: to resolve the controversy

6. Music to follow (a dissonant note or chord) by one producing a consonance

7. Physics to distinguish between (separate parts) of (an image) as in a microscope, telescope, or other optical instrument

Noun

absolute determination: he spoke of his resolve to deal with the problem of terrorism [Latin resolvere to unfasten, reveal]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	resolve - the trait of being resolute; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work" firmness of purpose, resoluteness, firmness, resolution trait - a distinguishing feature of your personal nature self-command, self-possession, will power, willpower, self-will, self-control, possession - the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior steadiness - freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct; "He trusted her clear steadiness that she would do what she said" sturdiness - resoluteness evidenced by strength of character; "sturdiness of moral principle" stiffness - firm resoluteness in purpose or opinion or action; "a charming host without any touch of stiffness or pomposity" bullheadedness, pigheadedness, self-will, stubbornness, obstinacy, obstinance - resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires single-mindedness - characterized by one unified purpose adamance, obduracy, unyieldingness - resoluteness by virtue of being unyielding and inflexible decisiveness, decision - the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose; "a man of unusual decisiveness" determination, purpose - the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose; "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose" steadfastness - steadfast resolution
	2.	resolve - a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote resolution, declaration document, papers, written document - writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature) joint resolution - a resolution passed by both houses of Congress which becomes legally binding when signed by the Chief Executive (or passed over the Chief Executive's veto)
Verb	1.	resolve - bring to an end; settle conclusively; "The case was decided"; "The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff"; "The father adjudicated when the sons were quarreling over their inheritance" adjudicate, decide, settle terminate, end - bring to an end or halt; "She ended their friendship when she found out that he had once been convicted of a crime"; "The attack on Poland terminated the relatively peaceful period after WW I" judge - determine the result of (a competition) adjust - decide how much is to be paid on an insurance claim
	2.	resolve - reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation conclude square off, square up, settle, determine - settle conclusively; come to terms; "We finally settled the argument" agree, concur, concord, hold - be in accord; be in agreement; "We agreed on the terms of the settlement"; "I can't agree with you!"; "I hold with those who say life is sacred"; "Both philosophers concord on this point"
	3.	resolve - reach a decision; "he resolved never to drink again" purpose decide, make up one's mind, determine - reach, make, or come to a decision about something; "We finally decided after lengthy deliberations"
	4.	resolve - understand the meaning of; "The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered" answer figure out, puzzle out, solve, lick, work out, work - find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of; "did you solve the problem?"; "Work out your problems with the boss"; "this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out"; "did you get it?"; "Did you get my meaning?"; "He could not work the math problem"
	5.	resolve - make clearly visible; "can this image be resolved?" optics - the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light make out, discern, tell apart, spot, distinguish, pick out, recognise, recognize - detect with the senses; "The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards"; "I can't make out the faces in this photograph"
	6.	resolve - find the solution; "solve an equation"; "solve for x" solve compute, calculate, cipher, cypher, figure, reckon, work out - make a mathematical calculation or computation factorise, factorize - resolve (a polynomial) into factors
	7.	resolve - cause to go into a solution; "The recipe says that we should dissolve a cup of sugar in two cups of water" dissolve, break up change integrity - change in physical make-up melt, melt down, run - reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating; "melt butter"; "melt down gold"; "The wax melted in the sun" cut - dissolve by breaking down the fat of; "soap cuts grease"

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resolve

verb 1. work out, answer, solve, find the solution to, clear up, crack, fathom, suss (out) (slang) elucidate

verb 2. decide, determine, undertake, make up your mind, agree, design, settle, purpose, intend, fix, conclude

verb 3. change, convert, transform, alter, metamorphose, transmute

verb 4. dispel, explain, remove, clear up, banish

noun 5. determination, resolution, courage, willpower, boldness, firmness, earnestness, steadfastness, resoluteness << OPPOSITE indecision

noun 6. decision, resolution, undertaking, objective, design, project, purpose, conclusion, intention

Translations

resolve [rɪˈzɔlv] n (= determination) → resolución f (= purpose); propósito

vt → resolver

vi → resolverse;

to resolve to do → resolver hacer

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resolve [rɪˈzɔlv] n → résolution f

vt (= decide);

to resolve to do → résoudre or décider de faire [+ problem]; résoudre

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resolve [rɪˈzɔlv] n (determination) → Entschlossenheit f

vt (problem) → lösen;

(difficulty) → beseitigen

vi to resolve to do sth → beschließen, etw zu tun

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resolve [rɪˈzɔlv] n → risoluzione f

vi (= decide): to resolve to do → decidere di fare

vt [+ problem] → risolvere