resolve
Usage
What are other ways to say resolve?
To resolve is to show firmness of purpose: He resolved to ask for a promotion. To determine is to arrive at a conclusion after reasoning or observation: He determined that there was no available path to victory. To decide is to make up one's mind as to what shall be done and the way to do it: He decided to go today.
Example Sentences
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"It could harden the resolve of the regime and its still-large support base across the country. A rallying around the flag wouldn't be shocking," he said.
From BBC
The agency did not provide any details about how workers resolved the alleged illegal dumping, or any other deficiencies.
From Los Angeles Times
OTTAWA—Canada anticipates progress with China on resolving trade irritants regarding canola and electric vehicles during Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Beijing this week, officials said.
The firm said it had resolved a problem which allowed "an external party" to get the social media platform to send out legitimate password reset requests to users.
From BBC
He said Stan was the one person with the resources and resolve to get a deal done here.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
