resolve

Definitions

1. 1intransitive verb

   To separate the component parts of; to reduce to the constituent elements; -- said of compound substances; hence, sometimes, to melt, or dissolve.

2. 2intransitive verb

   To reduce to simple or intelligible notions; -- said of complex ideas or obscure questions; to make clear or certain; to free from doubt; to disentangle; to unravel; to explain; hence, to clear up, or dispel, as doubt; as, to resolve a riddle.

3. 3intransitive verb

   To cause to perceive or understand; to acquaint; to inform; to convince; to assure; to make certain.

4. 4intransitive verb

   To determine or decide in purpose; to make ready in mind; to fix; to settle; as, he was resolved by an unexpected event.

5. 5intransitive verb

   To express, as an opinion or determination, by resolution and vote; to declare or decide by a formal vote; -- followed by a clause; as, the house resolved (or, it was resolved by the house) that no money should be apropriated (or, to appropriate no money).

6. 6intransitive verb

   To change or convert by resolution or formal vote; -- used only reflexively; as, the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole.

7. 7intransitive verb

   To solve, as a problem, by enumerating the several things to be done, in order to obtain what is required; to find the answer to, or the result of.

8. 8intransitive verb

   To dispere or scatter; to discuss, as an inflammation or a tumor.

9. 9intransitive verb

   To let the tones (as of a discord) follow their several tendencies, resulting in a concord.

10. 10intransitive verb

    To relax; to lay at ease.

11. 11intransitive verb

    To be separated into its component parts or distinct principles; to undergo resolution.

12. 12intransitive verb

    To melt; to dissolve; to become fluid.

13. 13intransitive verb

    To be settled in opinion; to be convinced.

14. 14intransitive verb

    To form a purpose; to make a decision; especially, to determine after reflection; as, to resolve on a better course of life.

15. 15noun

    The act of resolving or making clear; resolution; solution.

16. 16noun

    That which has been resolved on or determined; decisive conclusion; fixed purpose; determination; also, legal or official determination; a legislative declaration; a resolution.

17. 17noun

    the trait of being resolute

    "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"

    "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work"

    Synonyms

    firmnessresolutenessresolution
18. 18noun

    a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

    Synonyms

    declarationresolution
19. 19verb

    cause to go into a solution

    "The recipe says that we should dissolve a cup of sugar in two cups of water"

    Synonyms

    dissolve
20. 20verb

    understand the meaning of

    "The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered"

    Synonyms

    answer
21. 21verb

    bring to an end; settle conclusively

    "The case was decided"

    "The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff"

    Synonyms

    adjudicatedecidesettle
22. 22verb

    reach a decision

    "he resolved never to drink again"

    Synonyms

    purpose
23. 23verb

    find the solution

    "solve an equation"

    "solve for x"

    Synonyms

    solve
24. 24verb

    reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation

    Synonyms

    conclude
25. 25verb

    make clearly visible

    "can this image be resolved?"