resolve
verb
[ rɪˈzɒlv ]
• settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious matter).
• "the firm aims to resolve problems within 30 days"
Similar:
settle,
sort out,
solve,
find a solution to,
find an answer to,
fix,
work out,
straighten out,
deal with,
put right,
set right,
put to rights,
rectify,
iron out,
reconcile,
answer,
explain,
fathom,
unravel,
disentangle,
clarify,
clear up,
throw light on,
sew up,
hammer out,
thrash out,
patch up,
crack,
figure out,
• decide firmly on a course of action.
• "she resolved to ring Dana as soon as she got home"
Similar:
determine,
decide,
make up one's mind,
take a decision,
reach a decision,
conclude,
come to the conclusion,
settle on a plan of action,
• separate or cause to be separated into constituent parts or components.
• "alpha-zein is often resolved into two major size components"
• (of something seen at a distance) turn into a different form when seen more clearly.
• "the orange light resolved itself into four roadwork lanterns"
Similar:
turn into,
be transformed into,
become clearly visible as,
change into,
metamorphose into,
be transmuted into,
resolve
noun
• firm determination to do something.
• "she received information that strengthened her resolve"
Similar:
determination,
resolution,
firmness of purpose,
fixity of purpose,
purpose,
purposefulness,
resoluteness,
single-mindedness,
strength of will,
strength of character,
will power,
firmness,
intentness,
decision,
decidedness,
steadfastness,
staunchness,
manfulness,
perseverance,
persistence,
indefatigability,
tenacity,
tenaciousness,
staying power,
strong-mindedness,
backbone,
dedication,
commitment,
constancy,
the bulldog spirit,
pertinacity,
pertinaciousness,
stubbornness,
doggedness,
obstinacy,
obdurateness,
obduracy,
inflexibility,
spiritedness,
braveness,
bravery,
boldness,
courage,
courageousness,
pluck,
pluckiness,
stout-heartedness,
Sitzfleisch,
guts,
spunk,
grit,
stickability,
stick-to-it-iveness,
intension,
perseveration,
intention,
conclusion,
• a formal resolution by a legislative body or public meeting.
Origin:
late Middle English (in the senses ‘dissolve, disintegrate’ and ‘solve (a problem)’): from Latin resolvere, from re- (expressing intensive force) + solvere ‘loosen’.
