resolve (
http://definr.com/resolve)
n 1: the trait of being resolute; firmness of purpose; "his
resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was
his unshakeable resolution to finish the work" [syn:
resoluteness,
firmness,
resolution] [ant:
irresoluteness]
2: a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote [syn:
resolution,
declaration]
v 1: bring to an end; settle conclusively; "The case was
decided"; "The judge decided the case in favor of the
plaintiff" [syn:
decide,
settle]
2: reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation [syn:
conclude]
3: reach a decision; "he resolved never to drink again" [syn:
purpose]
4: understand the meaning of; "The question concerning the
meaning of life cannot be answered" [syn:
answer]
5: make clearly visible, as of images in optics
6: find the solution to; "solve an equation" [syn:
solve]
7: cause to go into a solution; "The recipe says that we should
dissolve a cup of sugar in two cups of water" [syn:
dissolve,
break up]