noun

1. RESOLVE, the trait of being resolute
2. RESOLVE, a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
3. RESOLVE, a strong determination to do something

verb

1. RESOLVE, cause to go into a solution
2. RESOLVE, understand the meaning of
3. RESOLVE, bring to an end; settle conclusively
4. RESOLVE, reach a decision
5. RESOLVE, find the solution
6. RESOLVE, reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation
7. RESOLVE, make clearly visible
8. RESOLVE, to find an answer or solution to (something) : to settle or solve (something)
9. RESOLVE, to make a definite and serious decision to do something
10. RESOLVE, to make a formal decision about something usually by a vote

1. The brothers finally resolved their conflict.
2. The issue of the book's authorship was never resolved.
3. His speech did nothing to resolve doubts about the company's future.
4. His comments were intended to weaken her resolve but they only served to strengthen it.
5. a naval pilot who has been unwavering in his resolve to become an astronaut