n. 25B6; verb
this matter cannot be resolved overnight : SETTLE, sort out, solve, find a solution to, fix, straighten out, deal with, put right, put to rights, rectify; informal hammer out, thrash out, figure out.
Charity resolved not to wait any longer : DETERMINE, decide, make up one's mind, take a decision.
the committee resolved that the project should proceed : VOTE, pass a resolution, rule, decide formally, agree.
the compounds were resolved into their active constituents : BREAK DOWN/UP, separate, reduce, divide.
the ability to resolve facts into their legal categories : ANALYSE, dissect, break down.
the grey smudge resolved into a sandy beach : TURN, change, be transformed.
25B6; noun
their intimidation merely strengthened his resolve. : See resolution sense 3.
(N. Amer.) he made a resolve not to go there again : DECISION, resolution, commitment.