resolve

²resolve

noun

Definition of RESOLVE

1

: fixity of purpose : resoluteness

2

: something that is resolved

3

: a legal or official determination; especially : a formal resolution

Examples of RESOLVE

1. His comments were intended to weaken her resolve but they only served to strengthen it.
2. <a naval pilot who has been unwavering in his resolve to become an astronaut>

First Known Use of RESOLVE

1591

Related to RESOLVE

Synonyms: decidedness, decision, decisiveness, determinedness, firmness, granite, purposefulness, resoluteness, resolution, determination, stick-to-itiveness

Antonyms: hesitation, indecision, indecisiveness, irresoluteness, irresolution, vacillation

Related Words: doggedness, obduracy, obdurateness, obstinacy, obstinateness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, stubbornness, tenaciousness, tenacity; certainty, certitude, confidence, sureness; alacrity, eagerness, gameness, readiness; backbone, fortitude, grit, iron, pluck, sand

Near Antonyms: doubt, incertitude, indetermination, uncertainty; aversion, disinclination, indisposition, reluctance, unwillingness

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