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Meaning
Verb
●
To find a
solution
to (a problem).
●
To reduce to
simple
or
intelligible
notions
; to make
clear
or certain; to
unravel
; to explain.
●
To make a
firm
decision
to do something.
●
To
determine
or
decide
in
purpose
; to make
ready
in mind
; to
fix
; to settle.
●
To
come to
an
agreement
or
make peace
;
patch up
relationship,
settle
differences
,
bury
the hatchet.
●
To
break down
into
constituent
parts
; to
decompose
; to
disintegrate
; to
return
to a
simpler
constitution
or a
primeval
state.
●
To cause to
perceive
or understand; to
acquaint
; to
inform
; to
convince
; to
assure
; to make certain.
●
In Music:
To cause a
chord
to go
from
dissonance
to consonance.
●
In Optics:
To
render
visible
or
distinguishable
the
parts
of something.
●
In Computing:
To find the IP
address
of a
hostname
, or the
entity
referred
to by a
symbol
in
source code
; to look up.
●
To
melt
; to
dissolve
; to
liquefy
or
soften
(a solid).
●
To
melt
; to
dissolve
; to become liquid.
●
To
liquefy
(a
gas
or vapour).
●
In Medicine:
To
disperse
or
scatter
; to
discuss
, as an
inflammation
or a tumour.
●
To
relax
; to
lay
at ease.
●
In Chemistry:
To
separate
racemic
compounds
into their enantiomers.
●
In Mathematics:
To
solve
(an
equation
, etc.).
●
Alternative
spelling
of re-solve
Noun
●
Determination; will power.
●
A
determination
to do something; a
fixed
decision.
●
An
act
of
resolving
something; resolution.
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Synonyms
Fortitude
Resoluteness
Sticktoitiveness
Tenacity
Decisiveness
Settle
Dissipate
Solving
Solves
Compensate
Firmness
Solved
Adjudicate
Inner Strength
Related
Fix
Rectify
Remedy
Overcome
Mitigate
Alleviate
Handle
Ameliorate
Address
Tackle
Correct
Manage
Redress
Resilience
Commitment
Troubleshoot
Reconcile
Determination
Manifest
Confront
Combat
Answer
Identify
Clarify
Defuse
Reduce
Prevent
Remediate
Courage
Counter
Dedication
Eradicate
Effort
Avoid
Eliminate
Avert
Mediate
Ambition
Desire
Surmount
Spirit
Defeat
Confidence
Willingness
Decision
Circumvent
Minimize
Raise
Conquer
Strengthen
Zeal
Bravery
Clear Up
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Rhymes
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