resolve — to find a solution to a problem or difficulty
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to find a solution to a problem or difficulty
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈzɑːlv/
Example Sentences
- My mom resolved to stop buying expensive coffee, but lasted only two days.
- The IT team finally resolved the server issue that had been driving everyone crazy.
- He resolved to wake up early, but his resolve melted faster than ice cream in summer.
resolve
VERB[/rɪˈzɑːlv/]
to find a solution to a problem or difficulty
The engineers worked together to resolve the power outage.
The team resolved the problem by trying to solve it again and again. (RE + SOLVE → solve it again until you resolve it)
They resolved the problem, involved everyone in the solution, and evolved into a stronger team.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'resolvere', formed from the prefix 're-' (again, back) and 'solvere' (to loosen, untie, or solve). The term originally meant to break down into components, later evolving to mean solving or determining something.
Breakdown
re- (again, back) + solve (from Latin solvere, to loosen/untie) = resolve (to break down or solve again/thoroughly)
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📝Examples
“My mom resolved to stop buying expensive coffee, but lasted only two days.”
“The IT team finally resolved the server issue that had been driving everyone crazy.”
“He resolved to wake up early, but his resolve melted faster than ice cream in summer.”
“The mediator helped resolve the dispute between the neighbors.”
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