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resolved
/rɪˈzɒlvd/
solved or settled definitively
The team resolved the issue quickly.
They found a solution to the problem efficiently.
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
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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
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