resolved
rɪˈzɑlvd
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Definition of resolved - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
communicationexplained or clarified
  • The mystery was finally resolved.
clarified explained settled
2.
determinationdetermined or firm in purpose
  • She was resolved to finish her project.
determined steadfast unwavering
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Origin of resolved

Latin, resolvere (to loosen)

Terms with resolved included in their meaning

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problem solved
expression when a problem or difficulty is resolved
trouble
problem or difficulty to be resolved
problem solved
the problem or issue was resolved successfully
resolution
resolved or settled successfully
problem
capable of being solved or resolved
undecided
not yet decided or resolved
resolution
situation that is considered resolved
solved
resolved or explained

Examples of resolved in a sentence

  • The issue was resolved with a simple call.
  • He was resolved to make a change.
  • They were resolved to win the championship.

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  1. French:résolue, résolu, ...
  2. German:geklärt, entschlossen, ...
  3. Italian:chiarito, risoluto, ...
  4. Spanish:aclarado, decidido, ...
  5. Portuguese:esclarecido, resoluto, ...
  6. Chinese:澄清的, 坚定的, ...
  7. Japanese:解決された, 決意した, ...
  8. Arabic:مَحْلُول, مُصَمِّم, ...
  9. Hebrew:פָּתוּר, נָחוּשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:разрешённый, решительный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:з'ясований, рішучий, ...
  12. Hindi:स्पष्ट, दृढ़, ...
resolve
rɪˈzɒlv

Definition of resolve - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
problem-solvingfind a solution to a problem or conflict
  • We need to resolve this issue quickly.
rectify settle solve
2.
decision-makingmake a firm decision to do something
  • She resolved to study harder this year.
decide determine

Noun

1.
motivationdetermination to achieve a goal
  • Her resolve to succeed was unshakeable.
determination resolution
2.
decision-makingdecision or determination made after consideration
  • The committee's resolve was to improve community services..
decision determination resolution
3.
governanceRareformal decision made by a groupRare
  • The committee passed a resolve to increase funding.
decision resolution
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Expressions with resolve

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decide firmly to do something after thinking carefully
They resolve upon starting a new project together.
make someone more determined to do something
Her speech helped stiffen his resolve to continue fighting.
find a solution to a disagreement
They worked hard to resolve a conflict between the two departments.
make someone less sure or determined about something
The criticism did not shake his resolve to continue.
settle conflicts or disputes
Mediation can help resolve differences between parties.
make one's determination stronger
She decided to strengthen her resolve to quit smoking.

Origin of resolve

Latin, resolvere (to loosen)

Examples of resolve in a sentence

  • The committee resolved to take action.
  • He resolved to quit smoking by the end of the month.
  • They resolved to improve their customer service.
  • The board resolved to implement the changes immediately.
  • They resolved to hold an annual meeting every June.
  • The application failed to resolve the hostname.

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  1. French:résoudre, détermination, ...
  2. German:lösen, Entschlossenheit, ...
  3. Italian:risolvere, determinazione, ...
  4. Spanish:resolver, determinación, ...
  5. Portuguese:resolver, determinação, ...
  6. Chinese:解决, 坚定意志, ...
  7. Japanese:解決する, 決意, ...
  8. Arabic:حَلَّ, إصرار, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְפַתֵּר, נְחִישׁוּת, ...
  10. Russian:решать, решимость, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вирішити, рішучість, ...
  12. Hindi:सुलझाना, दृढ़ संकल्प, ...
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