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}]