resolve

re·solve

verb
\ri-ˈzälv, -ˈzȯlv also -ˈzäv or -ˈzȯv\

re·solvedre·solv·ing

Definition of RESOLVE

transitive verb

1

: to separate (a racemic compound or mixture) into the two components

2

: to cause resolution of (as inflammation)

3

: to distinguish between or make independently visible adjacent parts of

intransitive verb

1

: to become separated into component parts; also : to become reduced by dissolving or analysis

2

: to undergo resolution—used especially of disease or inflammation

—re·solv·able \-ˈzäl-və-bəl, -ˈzȯl- also -ˈzäv-ə- or -ˈzȯv-ə-\ adjective