resolve

Definition for resolve

noun as in decision, determination

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boldness, courage, firmness, intention, steadfastness, will, willpower

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conclusion, design, earnestness, objective, project, purpose, purposefulness, resoluteness, resolution, undertaking

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decidedness, fixed purpose, follow-through, purposiveness

verb as in make up one's mind; find solution

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agree, answer, clear up, conclude, deal with, decide, determine, fix, iron out, propose, settle, solve, undertake, work out

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analyze, anatomize, break, choose, clinch, decipher, decree, design, dissect, dissolve, elect, elucidate, fathom, figure, intend, lick, purpose, rule, unfold, unravel, untangle, unzip, will, work

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break down, make a point of, pan out, pass upon, puzzle out, remain firm, take a stand, work through

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Play also happened more often during times of increased social tension, such as during competition for mates or following recent disputes, suggesting to the researchers that play might offer a means to relieve tension and resolve conflicts.

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The multitude of crises proved too thorny for President Biden to resolve.

From Los Angeles Times

One day, Jamie and Ben resolve to dump their significant others over Thanksgiving break — specifically, on the night before the holiday.

From Los Angeles Times

It was subsequently nationalised, saving 350 jobs, but the new management under "turnaround director" Tim Hair struggled to resolve the difficulties.

From BBC

“We are proud to once again tell the story of Harry Potter — the heartwarming books that speak to power of friendship, resolve and acceptance,” the statement goes on to say.

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