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resolved

/rɪˈzɒlvd/
verb★Intermediate
general

to find a solution to a problem or dispute

They resolved their differences through negotiation.

They settled their disagreements by talking and compromising.

💡

Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

general

to make a firm decision or come to a conclusion

The jury resolved to acquit the defendant.

The jury decided to find the defendant not guilty.

💡

Often used in legal or formal decision-making contexts.

💻Technology
technical

to separate into components, especially by analysis

The software resolved the image into pixels.

The software broke down the image into individual pixels for processing.

💡

Common in computing and technical fields.

Collocations

resolve a conflictto settle a disagreementresolve an issueto find a solution to a problemresolve to do somethingto decide firmly to do something

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

resolve tophrase
to decide firmly to do something
be resolvedphrase
to be determined or decided

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

Use 'resolve' when referring to solving problems or making firm decisions.

⚡Gold Rule

Verb Form

'Resolved' is the past tense and past participle of 'resolve.' Use it correctly in sentences.

📖Word Origin

From Middle English 'resolven,' from Latin 'resolvere,' meaning 'to loosen again' or 'to untie.'

📝Usage Notes

Can be used as a transitive verb (requires an object) or intransitively (without an object).

Word Breakdown

re-
again
prefix
+
-solve
to loosen or untie
root
English Dictionary

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