resolve meaning
resolve :
to decide, to solve
verb
▪ They resolved the problem quickly.
▪ They solved the problem quickly.
▪ She resolved to study harder.
▪ She decided to study harder.
paraphrasing
▪ decide – to choose an option
▪ solve – to find an answer
▪ settle – to agree on something
▪ determine – to decide firmly
resolve :
decision, solution
noun
▪ He made a firm resolve to improve his skills.
▪ He made a firm decision to improve his skills.
▪ Her resolve was admirable.
▪ Her determination was admirable.
paraphrasing
▪ determination – firmness in purpose
▪ decision – a choice made
▪ commitment – dedication to a cause
▪ intention – plan to do something
Pronunciation
resolve [rɪˈzɒlv]
The stress is on the second syllable 'solve' and sounds like 'ri-solve'.
Common phrases and grammar about resolve
resolve - Common meaning
verb
to decide, to solve
noun
decision, solution
Part of Speech Changes for "resolve"
▪ resolution (noun) – a firm decision or solution
▪ resolute (adjective) – determined and unwavering
▪ resolve (noun) – determination
▪ resolved (adjective) – having made a determination
Common Expressions with "resolve"
▪ resolve a conflict – to solve a disagreement
▪ resolve to improve – to decide to get better
▪ resolve an issue – to solve a problem
▪ resolve differences – to settle disagreements
Important examples of resolve in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, resolve often means to solve a problem or make a decision.
Example of a confusing word: dissolve (to melt or disintegrate)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
As a verb, resolve often takes an object (something to solve) or 'to' verb.
resolve
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
resolve a conflict
solve a disagreement often used in business contexts.
cross that bridge when we come to it
means to deal with a problem when it arises.
Differences between similar words and resolve
resolve
,
determine
differences
Resolve means to decide or solve a problem, while determine often means to find out through investigation.
resolve
,
find
differences
Resolve means to solve or decide something, while find often just means to discover.
Words with the same origin as resolve
The origin of resolve
resolve comes from the Latin 'resolvere', meaning 'to loosen' or 'to solve'.
Word structure
It has the prefix 're' (again), root 'solve' (to loosen), and means 'to solve or decide'.
Words with the same origin
The root of resolve is 'solve'. Words with the same root include solve, solvency, solute, and solvent.
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