resolve

Definition

  • verb: to find an answer or solution to (something)
  • verb: to change by disintegration
  • synonyms: dissolve, break up, analyze

Examples

  • The image eventually 'resolved into' the shape of a person's body.

  • The issue of the book's authorship was never 'resolved'.

  • I was 'resolved' [='determined'] to find out the truth.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I can barely remember my old life. I don't know who I am anymore. Haven't gotten lost in the woods, have you? Your last report was more than two weeks ago. I'm starting to doubt your resolve! The way I see it, it's time to terminate the mission. No, I can do this. You already have. (..)
    2009 Avatar
  • (..) I was being accused of forced cannibalism. I didn't know you couldn't do that. I dealt with the various animal rights groups, I dealt with the associate dean of the college. This was all resolved. . Someone from the Porc or the Fly must have reported it. For all I know, it was the Winklevosses. (..)
    2010 The Social Network
  • (..) Did you give yourself this name? It's a joke! Azeem the Great One, I am home! Look! Mistletoe! Many a maid lost her resolve to me thanks to this! In my country, we talk to our women. We do not drug them with plants. What do you know of women? Where I come from, Christian... (..)
    1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves