To decide firmly on a course of action; to settle or solve a problem.
Example Sentences
The manager resolves the conflict between employees.
They resolved to finish the project on time.
Example Expressions
resolve a conflict
Synonyms
solve, settle, decide, determine, conclude, fix
Entry 1
solve, settle, decide, determine
Entry 2
decide, determine, settle, conclude, fix
Antonyms
complicate, confuse, hesitate, delay, waver
Entry 1
complicate, confuse, hesitate, delay
Entry 2
hesitate, waver, delay
Collocations
resolve conflict, resolve issues, resolve problems, successfully resolve, resolve disputes, resolve an issue, resolve a problem, resolve a conflict, resolve to do