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firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose

a naval pilot who has been unwavering in his resolve to become an astronaut

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resolve

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Synonyms & Antonyms of resolve (Entry 2 of 2)

1 to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration

I resolved to eat more healthily and to exercise regularly

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2 to find an answer for through reasoning

resolve the apparent contradictions in the collected data

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3 to set or force apart

a prism will resolve a beam of light into an array of colors

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decide, determine, settle, rule, resolve mean to come or cause to come to a conclusion. decide implies previous consideration of a matter causing doubt, wavering, debate, or controversy. she decided to sell her house determine implies fixing the identity, character, scope, or direction of something. determined the cause of the problem settle implies a decision reached by someone with power to end all dispute or uncertainty. the dean's decision settled the campus alcohol policy rule implies a determination by judicial or administrative authority. the judge ruled that the evidence was inadmissible resolve implies an expressed or clear decision or determination to do or refrain from doing something. he resolved to quit smoking