resolve
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(verb) find the solution to; "solve an equation" |
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Synonyms: solve |
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Related Words: calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, factorise, factorize, figure, reckon |
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(verb) make clearly visible, as of images in optics |
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Related Words: discern, distinguish, make out, pick out, recognize, tell apart |
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(verb) understand the meaning of; "The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered" |
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Synonyms: answer |
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Related Words: figure out, lick, puzzle out, solve, work |
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(verb) reach a decision; "he resolved never to drink again" |
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Synonyms: purpose |
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Related Words: decide, determine, make up one's mind |
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(verb) reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation |
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Synonyms: conclude |
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Related Words: agree, concur, determine, settle, square off, square up |
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(verb) bring to an end; settle conclusively; "The case was decided"; "The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff" |
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Synonyms: decide, settle |
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Related Words: end, judge, terminate |
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(noun) the trait of being resolute; firmness of purpose; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work" |
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Synonyms: firmness, resoluteness, resolution |
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Related Words: adamance, bullheadedness, decision, decisiveness, determination, obduracy, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, purpose, self-command, self-control, self-will, single-mindedness, steadfastness, stubbornness, trait, unyieldingness, willpower |
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(noun) a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote |
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Synonyms: declaration, resolution |
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Related Words: Declaration of Independence, document, joint resolution, papers, written document |
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