re·solve (r -z lv )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. [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.] re·solv  a·bili·ty, re·solva·ble·ness n.re·solv a·ble adj.re·solv ed·ly (-zlvd-l ) adv.re·solv er n. |
resolve [rɪˈzɒlv]
vb (mainly tr)
1. (takes a clause as object or an infinitive) to decide or determine firmly
2. to express (an opinion) formally, esp (of a public meeting) one agreed by a vote
3. (also intr; usually foll by into) to separate or cause to separate (into) (constituent parts or elements)
4. (usually reflexive) to change, alter, or appear to change or alter the ghost resolved itself into a tree
5. to make up the mind of; cause to decide the tempest resolved him to stay at home
6. to find the answer or solution to; solve to resolve a problem
7. to explain away or dispel to resolve a doubt
8. to bring to an end; conclude to resolve an argument
9. (Medicine) Med to cause (a swelling or inflammation) to subside, esp without the formation of pus
10. (Music, other) (also intr) to follow (a dissonant note or chord) or (of a dissonant note or chord) to be followed by one producing a consonance
11. (Chemistry) Chem to separate (a racemic mixture) into its optically active constituents
12. (Physics / General Physics) Physics
a. to distinguish between (separate parts) of (an image) as in a microscope, telescope, or other optical instrument
b. to separate (two adjacent peaks) in a spectrum by means of a spectrometer
13. (Mathematics) Maths to split (a vector) into its components in specified directions
14. an obsolete word for dissolve
n
1. something determined or decided; resolution he had made a resolve to work all day
2. firmness of purpose; determination nothing can break his resolve
[from Latin resolvere to unfasten, reveal, from re- + solvere to loosen; see solve]
resolver n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  resolve - the trait of being resolute; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work"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 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 votedocument, 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" 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 square off, square up, settle, determine - settle conclusively; come to terms; "We finally settled the argument" | |
| 3. | resolve - reach a decision; "he resolved never to drink again" 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" 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" | |
| 7. | resolve - cause to go into a solution; "The recipe says that we should dissolve a cup of sugar in two cups of water" 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" |
resolve
verb
1. work out, answer, solve, find the solution to, clear up, crack, fathom, suss (out) (slang), elucidate We must find a way to resolve these problems.
2. decide, determine, undertake, make up your mind, agree, design, settle, purpose, intend, fix, conclude She resolved to report the matter.
noun
1. determination, resolution, courage, willpower, boldness, firmness, earnestness, steadfastness, resoluteness He doesn't weaken in his resolve.
determination wavering, indecision, cowardice, vacillation, half-heartedness
determination wavering, indecision, cowardice, vacillation, half-heartedness
2. decision, resolution, undertaking, objective, design, project, purpose, conclusion, intention the resolve to enforce a settlement using troops
Translations
resolve [rɪˈzɒlv]
A. N
B. VT
1. (= find solution to) → resolver, solucionar
this will resolve your doubts → esto solucionará sus dudas
the problem is still not resolved → el problema está por resolver
this will resolve your doubts → esto solucionará sus dudas
the problem is still not resolved → el problema está por resolver
C. VI
1. (= separate) → resolverse (into en) the question resolves into four parts → la cuestión se resuelve en cuatro partes
2. (= decide) to resolve on sth → optar por algo, resolverse por algo
to resolve on doing sth → acordar hacer algo
to resolve to do sth → resolverse a hacer algo
to resolve on doing sth → acordar hacer algo
to resolve to do sth → resolverse a hacer algo
resolve [rɪˈzɒlv]
n (= determination) → résolution f
vt
(= decide) to resolve to do sth → se résoudre à faire qch
(= solve) [+ problem] → résoudre
resolve
vt
problem, conflict, crisis → lösen; doubt → zerstreuen; dispute → beilegen; differences, issue → klären
(= decide) to resolve that … → beschließen, dass …; to resolve to do something → beschließen, etw zu tun
(= break up: into elements) → zerlegen (→ into in +acc); (= convert) → auflösen (also Phys) (→ into in +acc)
(Mus) chord, harmony → auflösen (→ into in +acc)
vi
n
no pl (= resoluteness) → Entschlossenheit f; to do something with resolve → etw fest entschlossen tun
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