resolve

Pronunciation: /ɹɪˈzɑlv/

Reading level: medium

Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the trait of being resolute
  2. noun a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
  3. verb bring to an end; settle conclusively

Etymology

From Middle English resolven, from Old French resolver, a learned borrowing of Latin resolvō (“loosen, thaw, melt, resolve”), equivalent to re- + solve. Piecewise doublet of re-solve.

In classic literature

Synonyms

resoluteness, firmness, firmness of purpose, resolution

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
trait
Narrower (hyponyms)
adamance, steadiness, self-control, decisiveness, stiffness, determination
Opposite (antonyms)
irresoluteness

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