resolve implies an expressed or clear decision or determination to do or refrain from doing something. Verb The brothers finally resolved their conflict. The issue of the book's authorship was never …

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RESOLVED definition: firm in purpose or intent; determined. See examples of resolved used in a sentence.

Definition of resolve verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

c. To cause (a person) to reach a decision: "He was resolved to enjoy the success he had earned" (F. Scott Fitzgerald). 2. To change or convert: My resentment resolved itself into resignation. 3. To find a …

(usually reflexive) to change, alter, or appear to change or alter: the ghost resolved itself into a tree to make up the mind of; cause to decide: the tempest resolved him to stay at home

If you are resolved to do something, you are determined to do it. Most people with property to lose were resolved to defend it.