All 3 Uses of
resolve
in
The Taming of the Shrew
- Mi perdonato, gentle master mine;
I am in all affected as yourself;
Glad that you thus continue your resolve
To suck the sweets of sweet philosophy.
Scene 1.1 (definition 1) *resolve = firmness of purpose
- Nor is your firm resolve unknown to me,
In the preferment of the eldest sister.
Scene 2.1 (definition 2) *resolve = decision
- What, master, read you,
First resolve me that.
Scene 4.2 (definition 3) *resolve = answer (settle in mind for)
Definitions:
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(1) (resolve as in: Her resolve weakened.) firmness of purpose (strong determination to do something)
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(2) (resolve as in: I resolved to stop drinking.) to decide -- typically a firm or formal decisioneditor's notes: In modern writing resolve is typically used to emphasize a firm or formal decision. In classic literature, it is used more frequently and often simply replaces decide or determine.
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(3) (resolve as in: How was the problem resolved?) to solve a problem, settle a disagreement, or for a situation to change