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resolve
noun as in decision, determination
Strong matches
conclusion, design, earnestness, objective, project, purpose, purposefulness, resoluteness, resolution, undertaking
Weak matches
verb as in make up one's mind; find solution
Strongest matches
agree, answer, clear up, conclude, deal with, decide, determine, fix, iron out, propose, settle, solve, undertake, work out
Strong matches
analyze, anatomize, break, choose, clinch, decipher, decree, design, dissect, dissolve, elect, elucidate, fathom, figure, intend, lick, purpose, rule, unfold, unravel, untangle, unzip, will, work
Weak matches
break down, make a point of, pan out, pass upon, puzzle out, remain firm, take a stand, work through
Example Sentences
That means the Bruins have plenty of time to resolve what might be their biggest issue.
It is looking to extract from Starbucks a more robust wage proposal and an agreement to quickly resolve outstanding unfair labor practice charges filed by workers in recent years.
To resolve the dispute, Staton canceled the sentencing and held a hearing Friday where she ruled that Girardi must turn himself in to U.S.
The University of California has resolved nine federal civil rights complaints of antisemitism and bias against Muslim, Arab and pro-Palestinian students stemming from Israel-Hamas war protests at five UC campuses, the U.S.
The issue with the IRS was resolved around the same time as her disappearance in 2015.
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When To Use
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.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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