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be resolute

VERB

mean business

Synonyms

WEAK

be in earnest stick at nothing

VERB

persist

Synonyms

STRONGEST

carry on carry over continue endure go on linger persevere prevail pursue recur remain

STRONG

abide grind insist last obtain perseverate repeat strive

WEAK

be stubborn follow through follow up go all the way go the limit hold on keep up leave no stone unturned perdure see through stick it out stick to guns tough it out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease discontinue give up go halt leave stop

STRONG

forget

WEAK

quit

Example Sentences

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"I really hope that justice will be served. I hope the president will be resolute to put in jail those accountable, whether it's his relatives or senators," she said.

From Barron's • Nov. 30, 2025

Mr Cleverly said Russia's explanation was "totally inadequate" and the UK response "will be resolute and firm".

From BBC • May 8, 2024

“We must be resolute in fighting the criminals.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 20, 2023

He added he would be "resolute" in keeping rates high and "resist the temptation" to cut them until inflation was "well on its way" to the Fed's 2% target.

From Reuters • Aug. 25, 2022

We needed now to be resolute, to keep our feet pointed in the direction of progress.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

be resolute

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