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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.
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.
If you are resolved to do something, you are determined to do it. Most people with property to lose were resolved to defend it. American English : resolved / rɪˈzɒlvd /
Definition of resolve verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
/rɪˈzɑlv/ (formal) Verb Forms. [transitive] resolve something/itself to find an acceptable solution to a problem or difficulty synonym settle to resolve an issue/a dispute/a conflict/a crisis Attempts are being made to resolve the problem of security in schools. Both sides met in order to try to resolve their differences.
Definition of resolve noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
