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 …

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 …

RESOLVE definition: to come to a definite or earnest decision about; determine (to do something). See examples of resolve used in a sentence.

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 …

If you are resolved to do something, you are determined to do it. Most people with property to lose were resolved to defend it.

(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've made a resolved decision, it won't be easy to change your mind. You can also use this adjective to mean "answered," like a resolved equation in math class or a resolved dilemma …

I was resolved [= determined] to find out the truth.

The meaning of RESOLVED is feeling strong determination to do something. How to use resolved in a sentence.

(Definition of resolved from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)