resolve

🇺🇸 /rɪˈzɑːlv/ 🇬🇧 /rɪˈzɒlv/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-C1
verb
B2

to solve a problem or fix a difficulty

We need to resolve this issue quickly to move forward.

R

to decide firmly to do something

She made a firm resolve to improve her health.

R

to decide something by voting

The committee will resolve the matter through a vote.

noun
R

strong determination to achieve something

His strong resolve helped him overcome many challenges.

translation

v. to solve a problem or fix a difficulty; to decide firmly to do something; to decide something by voting
n. strong determination to achieve something

Word Forms

3rd Present resolves
Progressive resolving
Past resolved
Perfect resolved
Plural resolves