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resolve
noun as in decision, determination
Strong matches
conclusion, design, earnestness, objective, project, purpose, purposefulness, resoluteness, resolution, undertaking
Weak matches
verb as in make up one's mind; find solution
Strongest matches
agree, answer, clear up, conclude, deal with, decide, determine, fix, iron out, propose, settle, solve, undertake, work out
Strong matches
analyze, anatomize, break, choose, clinch, decipher, decree, design, dissect, dissolve, elect, elucidate, fathom, figure, intend, lick, purpose, rule, unfold, unravel, untangle, unzip, will, work
Weak matches
break down, make a point of, pan out, pass upon, puzzle out, remain firm, take a stand, work through
Example Sentences
But Thaddeus J. Stauber, a Los Angeles lawyer who represents the Spanish museum, said the legal dispute is far from resolved.
He said that both sides needed to realise that "there's no military solution" to the conflict and it can only be resolved through "diplomatic means".
It led to the apartheid regime confiscating his passport, but it strengthened Fugard's resolve to keep breaking racial barriers and exposing the injustices of apartheid.
Lowe said he had asked Farage to have dinner with him to resolve the situation, adding: "This should have ALL happened behind closed doors. As I pushed for, over and over again."
The tragic revelations, made Friday by authorities in New Mexico, resolve many questions raised by the unusual deaths.
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When To Use
What are other ways to say resolve?
To resolve is to show firmness of purpose: He resolved to ask for a promotion. To determine is to arrive at a conclusion after reasoning or observation: He determined that there was no available path to victory. To decide is to make up one’s mind as to what shall be done and the way to do it: He decided to go today.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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