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 …

If a note or a chord (= group of notes played at the same time) resolves or is resolved, it moves from dissonance (= a strange or unpleasant combination of sounds) to harmony (= a pleasant combination …

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

1. a. To make a firm decision about: resolved that I would do better next time. See Synonyms at decide. b. To decide or express by formal vote: The legislature resolved that the official should be …

If you're resolved, you're strongly determined. If you've made a resolved decision, it won't be easy to change your mind.

Resolve definition: To change or convert.

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

(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.

They haven't been able to resolve their differences. She resolved to quit smoking. He resolved that he would start dating again. The committee resolved to override the veto. The mixture was resolved into …