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1re·solve Listen to audio/rɪˈzɑ:lv/ verb
re·solves; re·solved; re·solv·ing
1 [+ obj] : to find an answer or solution to (something) : to settle or solve (something)
The brothers finally resolved their conflict. The issue of the book's authorship was never resolved. His speech did nothing to resolve doubts about the company's future. They haven't been able to resolve their differences.
2 [+ obj] : to make a definite and serious decision to do something
She resolved to quit smoking. He resolved that he would start dating again.
3 [+ obj] : to make a formal decision about something usually by a vote
The committee resolved to override the veto.
4 formal : to change into separate parts or a different form by usually a gradual process [+ obj] The mixture was resolved into two parts. [no obj] The image eventually resolved into the shape of a person's body.
— re·solv·able Listen to audio /rɪˈzɑ:lvəbəl/ adjective [more resolvable; most resolvable]
a resolvable conflict

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