resolved Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb bring to an end; settle conclusively
   settle; resolve; decide; adjudicate.
   
   • The case was decided
   • The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff
   • The father adjudicated when the sons were quarreling over their inheritance
2. verb reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation
   resolve; conclude.
   
3. verb reach a decision
   resolve; purpose.
   
   • he resolved never to drink again
4. verb understand the meaning of
   answer; resolve.
   
   • The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered
5. verb make clearly visible
   resolve.
   
   • can this image be resolved?
6. verb find the solution
   resolve; solve.
   
   • solve an equation
   • solve for x
7. verb cause to go into a solution
   resolve; dissolve; break up.
   
   • The recipe says that we should dissolve a cup of sugar in two cups of water
8. adjective satellite determined
   single-minded.
   
   • she was firmly resolved to be a doctor
   • single-minded in his determination to stop smoking
9. adjective explained or answered; problems resolved and unresolved"
   solved.
   
   • mysteries solved and unsolved

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