To make up or cause to make up one's mind

• settle

  1. To end or resolve (a dispute, for example) by making a decision or coming to an agreement.
  2. To resolve (a lawsuit or dispute) by mutual agreement of the parties rather than by court decision.
  3. To make the determinations and distributions of (a trust).

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  1. To end or resolve (a dispute, for example) by making a decision or coming to an agreement.
  2. To resolve (a lawsuit or dispute) by mutual agreement of the parties rather than by court decision.
  3. To make the determinations and distributions of (a trust).

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• determine

  1. To establish or ascertain definitely, as after consideration, investigation, or calculation:
  2. To give direction to by making decisions; devise or control:
  3. To decide or settle (a dispute, for example) conclusively and authoritatively.

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  1. To establish or ascertain definitely, as after consideration, investigation, or calculation:
  2. To give direction to by making decisions; devise or control:
  3. To decide or settle (a dispute, for example) conclusively and authoritatively.

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• decide

  1. To reach a conclusion or form a judgment or opinion about (something) by reasoning or consideration:
  2. To cause to make or reach a decision:
  3. To settle conclusively all contention or uncertainty about:

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  1. To reach a conclusion or form a judgment or opinion about (something) by reasoning or consideration:
  2. To cause to make or reach a decision:
  3. To settle conclusively all contention or uncertainty about:

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• conclude

  1. To bring to an end; close:
  2. To bring about (a final agreement or settlement):
  3. To arrive at (a conclusion, judgment, or opinion) by the process of reasoning:

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  1. To bring to an end; close:
  2. To bring about (a final agreement or settlement):
  3. To arrive at (a conclusion, judgment, or opinion) by the process of reasoning:

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To separate into parts for study

• dissect

  1. To cut apart or separate (tissue), especially for anatomical study.
  2. To examine, analyze, or criticize in minute detail:

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  1. To cut apart or separate (tissue), especially for anatomical study.
  2. To examine, analyze, or criticize in minute detail:

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• break down

  1. Alternative form of breakdown.
  2. (intransitive) to fail, to cease to function
  3. (ergative, figuratively) to render or to become unstable due to stress, to collapse physically or mentally

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  1. Alternative form of breakdown.
  2. (intransitive) to fail, to cease to function
  3. (ergative, figuratively) to render or to become unstable due to stress, to collapse physically or mentally

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• anatomize

  1. To dissect (an animal or other organism) to study the structure and relation of the parts.
  2. To analyze (something) in minute detail.

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  1. To dissect (an animal or other organism) to study the structure and relation of the parts.
  2. To analyze (something) in minute detail.

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• analyze

  1. To examine methodically by separating into parts and studying their interrelations.
  2. To make a chemical analysis of.
  3. To make a mathematical analysis of.

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  1. To examine methodically by separating into parts and studying their interrelations.
  2. To make a chemical analysis of.
  3. To make a mathematical analysis of.

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To find a solution for

• figure out

  1. (idiomatic) To come to understand; to discover or find a solution; to deduce.
  2. (idiomatic) To calculate.

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  1. (idiomatic) To come to understand; to discover or find a solution; to deduce.
  2. (idiomatic) To calculate.

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• dope out

  1. to figure out, to find out, find, decipher

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  1. to figure out, to find out, find, decipher

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• unravel

  1. To undo or ravel the entangled, knitted, or woven threads of:
  2. To undo or separate (entangled, knitted, or woven threads).
  3. To clarify the elements of (something mysterious or baffling); solve:

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  1. To undo or ravel the entangled, knitted, or woven threads of:
  2. To undo or separate (entangled, knitted, or woven threads).
  3. To clarify the elements of (something mysterious or baffling); solve:

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• solve

  1. To find an answer to, explanation for, or way of dealing with (a problem, for example).
  2. To solve an equation:

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  1. To find an answer to, explanation for, or way of dealing with (a problem, for example).
  2. To solve an equation:

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• explain

  1. To make plain or comprehensible.
  2. To define; expound:
  3. To offer reasons for or a cause of; justify:

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  1. To make plain or comprehensible.
  2. To define; expound:
  3. To offer reasons for or a cause of; justify:

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• decipher

  1. To read or interpret (ambiguous, obscure, or illegible matter).
  2. To convert from a code or cipher to plaintext; decode.

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  1. To read or interpret (ambiguous, obscure, or illegible matter).
  2. To convert from a code or cipher to plaintext; decode.

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• clear up

  1. To clarify, to correct a misconception.
  2. (intransitive) Of stormy weather, to dissipate, to become calm.

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  1. To clarify, to correct a misconception.
  2. (intransitive) Of stormy weather, to dissipate, to become calm.

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To bring (something) into a state of agreement or accord

• straighten out

  1. To make straight.
  2. (idiomatic) To correct or rectify.
  3. (idiomatic) To eliminate confusion from or concerning.

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  1. To make straight.
  2. (idiomatic) To correct or rectify.
  3. (idiomatic) To eliminate confusion from or concerning.

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• smooth over

  1. To make (a rough surface) smooth
  2. to pacify (e.g. rumours)

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  1. To make (a rough surface) smooth
  2. to pacify (e.g. rumours)

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• settle

  1. To end or resolve (a dispute, for example) by making a decision or coming to an agreement.
  2. To resolve (a lawsuit or dispute) by mutual agreement of the parties rather than by court decision.
  3. To make the determinations and distributions of (a trust).

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  1. To end or resolve (a dispute, for example) by making a decision or coming to an agreement.
  2. To resolve (a lawsuit or dispute) by mutual agreement of the parties rather than by court decision.
  3. To make the determinations and distributions of (a trust).

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• rectify

  1. To set right; correct:
  2. To correct by calculation or adjustment:
  3. To refine or purify, especially by distillation.

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  1. To set right; correct:
  2. To correct by calculation or adjustment:
  3. To refine or purify, especially by distillation.

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• reconcile

  1. To reestablish a close relationship between:
  2. To settle or resolve:
  3. To bring (oneself) to accept:

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  1. To reestablish a close relationship between:
  2. To settle or resolve:
  3. To bring (oneself) to accept:

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Unwavering firmness of character, action, or will

• willpower

  1. The strength of will to carry out one's decisions, wishes, or plans.

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  1. The strength of will to carry out one's decisions, wishes, or plans.

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• will

  1. The mental faculty by which one deliberately chooses or decides upon a course of action:
  2. Diligent purposefulness; determination:
  3. Self-control; self-discipline:

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  1. The mental faculty by which one deliberately chooses or decides upon a course of action:
  2. Diligent purposefulness; determination:
  3. Self-control; self-discipline:

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• toughness

  1. (uncountable) The state of being tough
  2. (physics, of a metal) Resistance to fracture when stressed
  3. A formidable difficulty

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  1. (uncountable) The state of being tough
  2. (physics, of a metal) Resistance to fracture when stressed
  3. A formidable difficulty

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• resolution

  1. The state or quality of being resolute; firm determination:
  2. A firm decision to do something:
  3. A course of action determined or decided on:

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  1. The state or quality of being resolute; firm determination:
  2. A firm decision to do something:
  3. A course of action determined or decided on:

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• resoluteness

  1. The state or characteristic of being resolute; determination or resolution.

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  1. The state or characteristic of being resolute; determination or resolution.

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• purposefulness

  1. (uncountable) The state of being purposeful.

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  1. (uncountable) The state of being purposeful.

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• purpose

  1. The object toward which one strives or for which something exists; an aim or goal:
  2. Determination; resolution:
  3. To intend or resolve:

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  1. The object toward which one strives or for which something exists; an aim or goal:
  2. Determination; resolution:
  3. To intend or resolve:

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• firmness

  1. The state of being firm; strength; permanence; stability; hardness; resolution.

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  1. The state of being firm; strength; permanence; stability; hardness; resolution.

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• determination

  1. Firmness of purpose; resolve:
  2. A fixed intention or resolution:
  3. The ascertaining or fixing of the quantity, quality, position, or character of something:

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  1. Firmness of purpose; resolve:
  2. A fixed intention or resolution:
  3. The ascertaining or fixing of the quantity, quality, position, or character of something:

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• decisiveness

  1. The state or quality of being decisive.

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  1. The state or quality of being decisive.

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• decision

  1. A conclusion or judgment reached after consideration:
  2. The act of reaching a conclusion or of passing of judgment on an issue under consideration:
  3. Firmness of character or action; determination:

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  1. A conclusion or judgment reached after consideration:
  2. The act of reaching a conclusion or of passing of judgment on an issue under consideration:
  3. Firmness of character or action; determination:

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• decidedness

  1. The state or quality of being decided.

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  1. The state or quality of being decided.

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To reach as a decision or intention

• put-one-s-foot-down

  1. (idiomatic) To insist, demand, or refuse.
  2. (informal, literally) To make a car go faster, accelerate.

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  1. (idiomatic) To insist, demand, or refuse.
  2. (informal, literally) To make a car go faster, accelerate.

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• take-the-bull-by-the-horns

  1. (idiomatic) To deal with a matter in a direct manner, especially to confront a difficulty rather than avoid it.

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  1. (idiomatic) To deal with a matter in a direct manner, especially to confront a difficulty rather than avoid it.

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• burn-one-s-bridges

  1. (idiomatic) To destroy one's path, connections, reputation, opportunities, etc., particularly intentionally.

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  1. (idiomatic) To destroy one's path, connections, reputation, opportunities, etc., particularly intentionally.

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• remain firm

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• elect

  1. To select by vote for an office or for membership:
  2. To pick out; select:
  3. To decide, especially by preference:

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  1. To select by vote for an office or for membership:
  2. To pick out; select:
  3. To decide, especially by preference:

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• decree

  1. An authoritative order having the force of law.
  2. The judgment of a court of equity.
  3. The judgment of a court.

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  1. An authoritative order having the force of law.
  2. The judgment of a court of equity.
  3. The judgment of a court.

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• pass upon

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• make a point of

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• take a decisive step

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• take one's stand

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• take a firm stand

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• make-up-one-s-mind

  1. (idiomatic) To decide; to reach a conclusion.

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  1. (idiomatic) To decide; to reach a conclusion.

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• fix upon

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• choose

  1. To select from a number of possible alternatives; decide on and pick out:
  2. To prefer above others:
  3. To determine or decide:

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  1. To select from a number of possible alternatives; decide on and pick out:
  2. To prefer above others:
  3. To determine or decide:

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• propose

  1. To put forward for consideration, discussion, or adoption; suggest:
  2. To recommend (a person) for a position, office, or membership; nominate.
  3. To offer (a toast to be drunk).

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  1. To put forward for consideration, discussion, or adoption; suggest:
  2. To recommend (a person) for a position, office, or membership; nominate.
  3. To offer (a toast to be drunk).

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• purpose

  1. The object toward which one strives or for which something exists; an aim or goal:
  2. Determination; resolution:
  3. To intend or resolve:

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  1. The object toward which one strives or for which something exists; an aim or goal:
  2. Determination; resolution:
  3. To intend or resolve:

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• fix

  1. To correct or set right; adjust:
  2. To restore to proper condition or working order; repair:
  3. To make ready for a specific purpose, as by altering or combining elements; prepare:

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  1. To correct or set right; adjust:
  2. To restore to proper condition or working order; repair:
  3. To make ready for a specific purpose, as by altering or combining elements; prepare:

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• conclude

  1. To bring to an end; close:
  2. To bring about (a final agreement or settlement):
  3. To arrive at (a conclusion, judgment, or opinion) by the process of reasoning:

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  1. To bring to an end; close:
  2. To bring about (a final agreement or settlement):
  3. To arrive at (a conclusion, judgment, or opinion) by the process of reasoning:

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• settle

  1. To end or resolve (a dispute, for example) by making a decision or coming to an agreement.
  2. To resolve (a lawsuit or dispute) by mutual agreement of the parties rather than by court decision.
  3. To make the determinations and distributions of (a trust).

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  1. To end or resolve (a dispute, for example) by making a decision or coming to an agreement.
  2. To resolve (a lawsuit or dispute) by mutual agreement of the parties rather than by court decision.
  3. To make the determinations and distributions of (a trust).

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• decide

  1. To reach a conclusion or form a judgment or opinion about (something) by reasoning or consideration:
  2. To cause to make or reach a decision:
  3. To settle conclusively all contention or uncertainty about:

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  1. To reach a conclusion or form a judgment or opinion about (something) by reasoning or consideration:
  2. To cause to make or reach a decision:
  3. To settle conclusively all contention or uncertainty about:

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• determine

  1. To establish or ascertain definitely, as after consideration, investigation, or calculation:
  2. To give direction to by making decisions; devise or control:
  3. To decide or settle (a dispute, for example) conclusively and authoritatively.

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  1. To establish or ascertain definitely, as after consideration, investigation, or calculation:
  2. To give direction to by making decisions; devise or control:
  3. To decide or settle (a dispute, for example) conclusively and authoritatively.

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To find the solution to

• work out

  1. (with object after out) To calculate.
  2. To make sense of.
  3. To smooth.

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  1. (with object after out) To calculate.
  2. To make sense of.
  3. To smooth.

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• clear up

  1. To clarify, to correct a misconception.
  2. (intransitive) Of stormy weather, to dissipate, to become calm.

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  1. To clarify, to correct a misconception.
  2. (intransitive) Of stormy weather, to dissipate, to become calm.

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• solve

  1. To find an answer to, explanation for, or way of dealing with (a problem, for example).
  2. To solve an equation:

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  1. To find an answer to, explanation for, or way of dealing with (a problem, for example).
  2. To solve an equation:

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