resolve

(noun) the trait of being resolute. Synonyms: resoluteness, firmness, firmness of purpose, resolution. Examples: "His resoluteness carried him through the battle." "It was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work."

(noun) a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote. Synonyms: resolution, declaration.

(verb) bring to an end; settle conclusively. Synonyms: decide, settle, adjudicate. Examples: "The case was decided." "The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff." "The father adjudicated when the sons were quarreling over their inheritance."

(verb) reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation. Synonyms: conclude.

(verb) reach a decision. Synonyms: purpose. Examples: "He resolved never to drink again."

(verb) understand the meaning of. Synonyms: answer. Examples: "The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered."

(verb) make clearly visible. Examples: "Can this image be resolved?."

(verb) find the solution. Synonyms: solve. Examples: "Solve an equation." "Solve for x."

(verb) cause to go into a solution. Synonyms: dissolve, break up. Examples: "The recipe says that we should dissolve a cup of sugar in two cups of water."