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be resolved

VERB

intend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aim contemplate design designate destine expect mean plan propose resolve think try

STRONG

appoint attempt connote decree dedicate denote devote endeavor essay express import indicate meditate ordain plot purpose reserve scheme signify spell strive

WEAK

add up aspire to be determined figure on have in mind hope to look forward set apart set aside

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disbelieve disregard forget ignore neglect

STRONG

be idle dismiss misuse use waste

VERB

persevere

Synonyms

STRONGEST

endure hold on keep going persist press on proceed pursue stand firm

STRONG

continue maintain remain

WEAK

be determined be stubborn carry on go for broke go for it go on hang in hang tough hold fast keep driving keep on leave no stone unturned plug away see it through stay the course stick with it

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease discontinue give up stop

WEAK

be lazy idle leave quit

Example Sentences

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"I can only respond in the words of our president. He said this situation must be resolved soon," replied the MP.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

These far-out demands distract from the intractable issues that still must be resolved, such as Iran’s uranium stockpile and control over the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

They’ll have to wait for the overall matter to be resolved in the courts.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Mango Chief Executive Toni Ruiz supported Andic, expressing conviction the judicial process would be resolved “favorably” and rapidly.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Wilkes believes that some or all of these difficulties may be resolved by reproducing features of the milpa in a contemporary setting.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

be resolved

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