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- pronunciation:
- rih
zalv
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
resolves, resolving, resolved |
| definition 1: |
When people resolve to do something, they make a firm and sincere decision to do it. When people resolve that something must be done, they decide firmly that they will make this happen.
At the beginning of each new year, many people resolve to exercise more .- synonyms:
- decide, determine
- similar words:
- dedicate, settle
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| definition 2: |
When you resolve a difficult situation, you do what needs to be done to make it go away or settle it in a successful way.
The teacher had the two students talk to each other and resolve the conflict between them.- synonyms:
- settle
- antonyms:
- complicate
- similar words:
- deal with, overcome, solve
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| related words: |
propose |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
Resolve is something inside you that makes you stick with a decision you've made and not give up.
It takes resolve to exercise every day.- synonyms:
- determination
- similar words:
- intention, strength
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| related words: |
backbone |
| derivation: |
resolver (n.) |
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