All 17 Uses of
resolve
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Eldest
- Although this is your time of mourning, a quandary exists that you must resolve.
(definition 1)resolve = solve or settle
- How can I resolve this dilemma without starting a blood feud?
(definition 1)
- The patch wavered strangely in the dusk, like a floating candle, then resolved into Angela, who was wearing a pale wool tunic.†
- This is a dispute for arbitrators to resolve.
(definition 1)resolve = solve or settle
- After an hour, the debate still showed no sign of being resolved, nor had any new ideas been presented, except for Thane's suggestion that Gedric should go tan his own hide, which nearly resulted in a fistfight.
(definition 1)resolved = settled or solved
- He blinked, and his vision suddenly shifted as if a lens had been placed over his eyes, resolving everything into recognizable shapes.†
- That was the only way to resolve such matters.
(definition 1)resolve = solve or settle
- A flash of white streaked across the sky, like a banished specter, and resolved itself beside Saphira in the form of Blagden.†
- Once a week, she held an open court to resolve the Varden's various disputes.
(definition 1)resolve = solve or settle
- Once that occurred, she intended to resolve the problem that they presented.
(definition 1)
- Be you of true heart and steadfast resolve?
(definition 2)resolve = firmness of purpose
- This time Nasuada answered, "My heart is pure and my resolve is as iron."
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- However, he had no intention of breaking his vow or letting his resolve waver in front of Oromis.
(definition 2)
- Satisfied that he had resolved the matter of Mandel's behavior and that the young man would do everything possible to get the message to Horst, Roran went back inside and bade their host good night before heading off to sleep.
(definition 1)resolved = settled or solved
- Was it time to commit themselves to a campaign that could take decades to resolve?
(definition 1)resolve = solve or settle
- "You need to resolve this debate, and quickly too", said Saphira.
(definition 1) *resolve = settle
- Then his outline blurred as if seen through cloudy water, resolving once more into the nude figure of a shaggy-haired boy.†
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Definitions:
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(1) (resolve as in: How was the problem resolved?) to solve a problem, settle a disagreement, or for a situation to change
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(2) (resolve as in: Her resolve weakened.) firmness of purpose (strong determination to do something)
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(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.