Definitions for 'resolve':
Below, we have different definitions or meanings of the word resolve. These different definitions are grouped based on the different parts of speech. You will also find examples for every definition if available
Noun: Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
UK: /ɹiːˈzɒlv/
US: /ɹɪˈzɑlv/
Definition 1
Determination; will power.
It took all my resolve to go through with the surgery.
Definition 2
A determination to do something; a fixed decision.
Definition 3
An act of resolving something; resolution.
Verb: Verbs are action words that describe actions or states.
UK: /ɹiːˈzɒlv/
US: /ɹɪˈzɑlv/
Definition 1
To find a solution to (a problem).
Definition 2
To reduce to simple or intelligible notions; to make clear or certain; to unravel; to explain.
to resolve a riddle
Definition 3
To make a firm decision to do something.
I resolve to finish this work before I go home.
Definition 4
To determine or decide in purpose; to make ready in mind; to fix; to settle.
He was resolved by an unexpected event.
Definition 5
To come to an agreement or make peace; patch up relationship, settle differences, bury the hatchet.
After two weeks of bickering, they finally resolved their differences.
Definition 6
To break down into constituent parts; to decompose; to disintegrate; to return to a simpler constitution or a primeval state.
Definition 7
To cause to perceive or understand; to acquaint; to inform; to convince; to assure; to make certain.
Definition 8
To cause a chord to go from dissonance to consonance.
Definition 9
To render visible or distinguishable the parts of something.
Definition 10
To find the IP address of a hostname, or the entity referred to by a symbol in source code; to look up.
Definition 11
To melt; to dissolve; to liquefy or soften (a solid).
Definition 12
To melt; to dissolve; to become liquid.
Definition 13
To liquefy (a gas or vapour).
Definition 14
To disperse or scatter; to discuss, as an inflammation or a tumour.
Definition 15
To relax; to lay at ease.
Definition 16
To separate racemic compounds into their enantiomers.
Definition 17
To solve (an equation, etc.).
Verb: Verbs are action words that describe actions or states.
UK: /ɹiˈsɒlv/
US: /ɹiˈsɑlv/
Definition 1
To solve again.
I’ll have to resolve the equation with the new values.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms: fortitude, inner strength, resoluteness, sticktoitiveness, tenacity
