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To make clear; figure out, or explain. Also: To reach a final decision about something; decide. Also: Fixed purpose of mind; A settled determination

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Used as a verb, listen here, it means: To make clear; figure out, or explain. Also: To reach a final decision about something; decide. Also: Fixed purpose of mind; A settled determination. Used as a verb, listen here, it means: To again compute or figure out.

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Usage examples (39)
  • resolve to find thyself; and to know that he who finds himself, loses his misery.
  • Verb (used with object) : I have resolved that I shall live to the full. ,to resolve the question before the board. ,to resolve any doubts we...
  • Verb (used without object) : to resolve on a plan of action
  • So my resolve is equally straight forward and simple.
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  • ''resolve" is a heteronym, which means you may find it with different pronunciations and different meanings.
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