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Another word for resolve

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resolve

v.

To reach as a decision or intention
determine, decide, settle, conclude, fix, purpose, propose, choose, fix upon, make up one's mind, take a firm stand, take one's stand, take a decisive step, make a point of, pass upon, decree, elect, remain firm, burn one's bridges*, take the bull by the horns*, put one's foot down*; see also decide.
To find the solution to
solve, clear up, work out; see solve. See syn. study at decide.

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Another word for resolve

verb

To make up or cause to make up one's mind:
conclude, decide, determine, settle. See decide
To separate into parts for study:
analyze, anatomize, break down, dissect. See assemble, investigate
To find a solution for:
clear up, decipher, explain, solve, unravel. (Informal) dope out, figure out. Idiom: get to the bottom of. See ask, reason
To bring (something) into a state of agreement or accord:
reconcile, rectify, settle, smooth over, straighten out. See agree

noun

Unwavering firmness of character, action, or will:

decidedness, decision, decisiveness, determination, firmness, purpose, purposefulness, resoluteness, resolution, toughness, will, willpower. See certain, strong

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I had hoped that you would resolve your problem, but it seems to have no end.
In spite of her resolve, she responded.
We're going to resolve this peacefully.
His words were comforting, even if they didn't resolve her concerns.
Already the boy had avowed his resolve to be a soldier.

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