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resolve
(r/I/'z/A/lv )

noun (n)

verb (v)

  • bring to an end; settle conclusively(verb.cognition)
    source: wordnet30
  • reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    conclude
    source: wordnet30
  • reach a decision(verb.cognition)
    Example:
    He resolved never to drink again.
    Synonym:
    purpose
    source: wordnet30
  • understand the meaning of(verb.cognition)
    Synonym:
    answer
    source: wordnet30
  • make clearly visible(verb.perception)
    Example:
    Can this image be resolved?.
    source: wordnet30
  • find the solution(verb.cognition)
    Synonym:
    solve
    source: wordnet30
  • cause to go into a solution(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    break up, dissolve
    source: wordnet30
  • To separate the component parts of; to reduce to the constituent elements; -- said of compound substances; hence, sometimes, to melt, or dissolve.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To be separated into its component parts or distinct principles; to undergo resolution.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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