resolve
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4.4
- noun
- /rɪˈzɑlv/
- But she was not so intimidated now, her resolve strengthened, her purpose clear.
- firm resolve
- lack of resolve
- test resolve
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Watch on YouTubeWhat it's done for me is it's just stiffened my resolve and to resist.
- What it's done for me is it's just stiffened my resolve and to resist.
- But I think they underestimated my resolve to fight.
- That will be forced to make due to our lack of resolve in dealing with climate change.
- One of the biggest defenses against Russia progressing is the resolve of individuals fighting in urban combat.
- Because in their caution I found my courage, in their doubts I found my resolve.
- Me going out would strengthen your resolve to perform your mission better.
- What the revolution demanded was realism, hardness, absolute steely resolve.
- But like, I think we have a lot of resolve in what we're doing and why and the importance of it.
- In this time, our resolve to bring activist artists to the fore grows even stronger.
- I, I, I do, I do appreciate the creative resolve in that ending.
- And he gave, he, he made the resolve that would do that.
- Because when hardness attacks hardness, there's not going to be any type of resolve.
Examples
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Speaker, every one of us has been moved by the bravery, the resolve and the leadership of President Zelensky.
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The weaker her body became, the stronger her resolve became to leave and never return.
Fiction book (1994) -
But like, I think we have a lot of resolve in what we're doing and why and the importance of it.
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"Yeah?" the boy said, but the resolve in his voice was already breaking.
Fiction book (1991) -
People should know that the objective of our economic policy remains clear and our resolve remains firm.
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We must be strong, smart and hard headed, and we must demonstrate the resolve necessary to stand up for our interests.
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The women demonstrated firm resolve, even in the face of butchers turned violent.
Academic text (1996) -
Our resolve is unwavering.
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Her resolve to finish the marathon was evident as she pushed through the last few miles.
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The team's resolve to win the championship inspired them to train harder than ever.
Synonyms
155
3.0
Being firm and not giving up when trying to reach a goal
83
3.5
A firm choice to do or stop doing something
31
6.0
Not giving up when things are hard
6
3.5
Being steady and determined in words and actions
4
5.9
Loyalty that stays strong in hard times
1
1.0
A quality of being firm and determined when choosing or acting
1
6.0
The quality of staying very determined and not changing your mind when things are difficult
1
4.6
Strong determination to reach a goal and not give up
1
6.5
Being clear and firm when you choose what to do
A very firm decision to keep trying
A very strong will to keep trying no matter what
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Etymology
Resolve comes from Latin parts re- ('back' or 'again') and solvere ('to loosen' or 'to solve'), the same root as solve and solution. Having resolve is like 'untying' your doubts and keeping a firm decision.