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You're listening to Joanna
She has an American accent.
NGSL Rank: 1774
resolve
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Meanings
verb
- settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious matter).E.g. the firm aims to resolve problems within 30 days
- decide firmly on a course of action.E.g. she resolved to ring Dana as soon as she got home
- separate or cause to be separated into constituent parts or components.E.g. alpha-zein is often resolved into two major size components
- (of something seen at a distance) turn into a different form when seen more clearly.E.g. the orange light resolved itself into four roadwork lanterns
noun
- firm determination to do something.E.g. she received information that strengthened her resolve
- a formal resolution by a legislative body or public meeting.
Practise saying this word
resolve
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