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resolve

[ri-zolv] / rɪˈzɒlv /




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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Apologising for the disruption, South East Water said it was working "as quickly and safely as possible" to resolve the issues.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Iran’s federation said moving the base camp will resolve potential visa issues since the team will enter the U.S. through Mexico.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Until these conditions clear, the AI trade carries risks that no quarterly earnings call can resolve.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Fossil evidence helped us resolve a longstanding question, but only modern computing made it possible to narrow thousands of evolutionary scenarios, each informed by trait data for hundreds of species, into a single, coherent story.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

After she leaves, I resolve to be nicer.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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