to resolve

Examples

• All

• Well, the situation may start to resolve itself soon.

• We live in a society where judges and justices resolve disputes between parties.

• But there is still an option to resolve this once and for all.

• Did we resolve anything here tonight?

  Lethal Weapon (1987)

• Jones has some issues we need to resolve.

  Enemy of the State (1998)

• So a lot of people want to try to resolve that tension.

• But I'm here to assure the American people that we are doing everything we can to resolve the situation.

  Air Force One (1997)

• Good communication between the departments helped to resolve some initial confusion and improve this workflow.

  Academic text (2012)

• Reform to the public health care system alone will not resolve disparities in health care utilization.

  Academic text (2011)

• The community came together to resolve the issue of traffic congestion in the neighborhood.

Synonyms

S

to solve

vsto resolve

∞ 1.3

To find the answer to a problem or puzzle

is broader, also covering settling disagreements and concluding matters

D

to decide

vsto resolve

∞ 1.0

To end a disagreement by choosing a final outcome

also includes solving problems that are not disputes or choices

S

to settle

vsto resolve

596 3.3

To end an argument by agreement or decision

is the general act of solving or concluding beyond only arguments

D

to determine

vsto resolve

• Formal

485 3.2

To officially decide a dispute or question

is broader, including informal problem solving and nonofficial conclusions

C

to conclude

vsto resolve

428 3.1

To decide something after looking at the facts

is more action focused, including actively solving or settling practical matters

S

to sort out

vsto resolve

222 2.7

To find and fix a problem or confusion

is wider, including formal decisions and final conclusions as well

C

to compromise

vsto resolve

215 3.7

To settle a disagreement by each side giving up something

is broader, covering other ways of solving or bringing matters to end

W

to work it out

vsto resolve

165 3.2

To find an answer to a problem by thinking or talking

can also mean bringing things to a formal end or conclusion

R

to remedy

vsto resolve

53 3.9

To fix a problem or bad situation

focuses more on ending disputes or bringing matters to finality

S

to solve problems

vsto resolve

48 2.7

To find solutions to difficult situations

can also mean ending disputes or formally concluding an issue

F

to find a solution

vsto resolve

41 2.7

To think of a way to solve a problem

also includes settling disputes and bringing matters to a conclusion

R

to reconcile

vsto resolve

38 5.1

To become friendly again after a disagreement

is wider, also including solving nonrelational problems and concluding issues

I

to iron out

vsto resolve

22 3.8

Settle problems or disagreements by talking and finding a solution

is broader, also including solving single problems or making final decisions

A

to adjudicate

vsto resolve

• Formal

17 7.8

To make an official decision about a disagreement, often in court or a contest

is less formal, covering general solving and informal conclusions

R

to resolve conflicts

vsto resolve

5 3.4

To find a fair way to end a disagreement between people

covers settling and also solving non-conflict problems or reaching conclusions

S

to settle a disagreement

vsto resolve

1 3.1

Make people or groups agree after an argument

is broader, covering solving problems or ending matters not only disputes

Antonyms

C

to complicate

101 4.1

To make something harder to understand or do

P

to prolong

96 3.9

To make something last longer

Phrasal Verbs

R

to resolve conflicts

5 3.4

To find a fair way to end a disagreement between people

R

to resolve conflicts

• Jargon

3.5

To fix conflicting changes in files so they can be combined into one version

Compounds

I

ironclad resolve

7.5

A very firm decision to keep trying

S

steel resolve

7.0

A strong determination not to give up when things are hard

How Thorough

to solve

∞ 1.3

to resolve

623 3.3

to tackle

204 3.4

to address

∞ 3.6

to deal

∞ 1.6

Surface Forms

Etymology