"resolve" | Definition and Related Words

resolve

Noun

The trait of being resolute (synset 104868717)
"his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work"

is a type of: trait - a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
subtypes:
- possession, self-command, self-control, self-possession, self-will, will power, willpower - the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
- steadiness - freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct
- sturdiness - resoluteness evidenced by strength of character
- stiffness - firm resoluteness in purpose or opinion or action
- bullheadedness, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, self-will, stubbornness - 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
- decision, decisiveness - the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose
- determination, purpose - the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
- steadfastness - steadfast resolution
same as: firmness, firmness of purpose, resoluteness, resolution
A formal expression by a meeting;
Agreed to by a vote (synset 106523865)
is a type of: document, papers, written document - writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

subtypes: 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)

specific instances: declaration of independence - the document recording the proclamation of the second Continental Congress (4 July 1776) asserting the independence of the Colonies from Great Britain

same as: declaration, resolution

Verb

Bring to an end;
Settle conclusively (synset 200700621)
"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"

is a type of: end, terminate - bring to an end or halt
subtypes:
- judge - determine the result of (a competition)
- adjust - decide how much is to be paid on an insurance claim
same as: adjudicate, decide, settle
Reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation (synset 201023429)
is a type of: agree, concord, concur, hold - be in accord; be in agreement

subtypes: determine, settle, square off, square up - settle conclusively; come to terms

same as: conclude
Reach a decision (synset 200701392)
"he resolved never to drink again"

is a type of: decide, determine, make up one's mind - reach, make, or come to a decision about something

same as: purpose
Understand the meaning of (synset 200637185)
"The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered"

is a type of: figure out, lick, puzzle out, solve, work, work out - find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

same as: answer
Make clearly visible (synset 202198058)
"can this image be resolved?"

referred to in: optics - the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light

is a type of: discern, distinguish, make out, pick out, recognise, recognize, spot, tell apart - detect with the senses
Find the solution (synset 200735067)
"solve an equation"; "solve for x"

is a type of: calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon, work out - make a mathematical calculation or computation

subtypes: factorise, factorize - resolve (a polynomial) into factors

same as: solve
Cause to go into a solution (synset 200448264)
"The recipe says that we should dissolve a cup of sugar in two cups of water"

causes: dissolve - pass into a solution

is a type of: change integrity - change in physical make-up
subtypes:
- melt, melt down, run - reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating
- cut - dissolve by breaking down the fat of
same as: break up, dissolve

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