I. ˈrezəˌlüt also -əlˌyü] sometimes -zələ]; usu ]d.+V adjective
( sometimes -er/-est )
Etymology: Latin resolutus, past participle of resolvere to resolve
1. obsolete : paid
2. obsolete : decided , positive
3. : having or characterized by a decided purpose : determined , resolved
stood resolute against the enemy
resolute for peace
also : bold , firm , steady
a resolute man
this resolute purpose
Synonyms: see faithful
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: in sense 1 from Latin resolutum, neuter of resolutus, past participle of resolvere to resolve, pay; in sense 2 from resolute (I)
1. obsolete : payment
2. : one who is resolute or daring
III. ˈrezəˌlü] also -əlˌyü]\ intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: back-formation from resolution
: to draw up, pass, or express a resolution