resolve
word
/ɹiˈzɑɫv/
ri-ZAHLV
/rɪˈzɒlv/
ri-ZOLV
Definition
To find a solution to a problem or difficulty, or to make a firm decision about something.
Usage & Nuances
'Resolve' is formal and often used in business, legal, or personal goal settings. Common collocations: 'resolve a conflict', 'resolve an issue', 'resolve to do'. As a noun, 'resolve' means determination. Do not confuse with 'solve', which is only for finding a solution.
Spanish: resolver - solucionar - decidirPortuguese (BR): resolver - solucionar - decidirPortuguese (PT): resolver - solucionar - decidirChinese (Simplified): 解决 - 决定Chinese (Traditional): 解決 - 決定Hindi: समाधान करना - तय करनाArabic: يحل - يقررBengali: সমাধান করা - দৃঢ়প্রতিজ্ঞ হওয়াRussian: разрешить - решить - твердо решитьJapanese: 解決する - 決意するVietnamese: giải quyết - quyết tâmKorean: 해결하다 - 결심하다Turkish: çözmek - karar vermekUrdu: حل کرنا - پختہ ارادہ کرناIndonesian: menyelesaikan - bertekad
Example Sentences
After a long discussion, they finally resolved their differences.
natural
She resolved to study harder next year.
basic
The company worked hard to resolve the situation.
basic
How do you usually resolve conflicts with your friends?
natural
We need to resolve this problem quickly.
basic
I resolve to be more patient from now on.
natural