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- Dictionaryre·solved/rəˈzôlvd/
adjective
- 1. firmly determined to do something: "Constance was resolved not to cry"
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1. a. : to deal with successfully : clear up. resolve doubts. resolve a dispute. b. : to find an answer to. c. : to make clear or understandable. d. : to find a mathematical solution of. e. : to split up into two or more components especially in assigned directions. resolve a vector. 2. : to reach a firm decision about. resolve to get more sleep.
RESOLVE definition: 1. to solve or end a problem or difficulty: 2. to make a decision formally or with determination…. Learn more.
Resolved definition: firm in purpose or intent; determined.. See examples of RESOLVED used in a sentence.
If you're resolved, you're strongly determined. If you've made a resolved decision, it won't be easy to change your mind. You can also use this adjective to mean "answered," like a resolved equation in math class or a resolved dilemma that's finally been settled.
To resolve is to settle or make a decision about something — often formal. A college's board of directors might resolve to recruit more minority students. As a noun, resolve refers to a strong determination to do something.
resolved. adjective [ after verb ] formal uk / rɪˈzɒlvd / us / rɪˈzɑːlvd / Add to word list. determined: [ + to infinitive ] He was resolved to ask her to marry him the next day. Synonym. single-minded. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. working to achieve a goal even if it is difficult. determined I was determined not to give up.
To resolve a problem, argument, or difficulty means to find a solution to it. [formal] We must find a way to resolve these problems before it's too late. [VERB noun] They hoped the crisis could be resolved peacefully. [VERB noun] Synonyms: work out, answer, solve, find the solution to More Synonyms of resolve. 2.verb.
Definition of resolve verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to state in a formal resolution: [~ + that clause] It was resolved that the committee recommend her promotion. to settle or solve (a question, dispute, etc.): [~ + object] Can we resolve the problem by having another judge look over the case and make a decision? n. a resolution made: a firm resolve to avoid controversy. firmness of purpose;
1. a. To make a firm decision about: resolved that I would do better next time. See Synonyms at decide. b. To decide or express by formal vote: The legislature resolved that the official should be impeached. c. To cause (a person) to reach a decision: "He was resolved to enjoy the success he had earned"(F. Scott Fitzgerald). 2.
