resolve

I. v. a.

1.

Analyze, separate, reduce.

2.

Dissolve, melt, liquefy.

3.

Disentangle, interpret, decipher, unravel, explain, unfold, solve.

4.

Determine, decide, fix in purpose.

5.

Confirm, fix in resolution.

6.

Prepare, make ready in mind.

7.

Reduce, change.

8.

(Math.) Solve.

9.

(Med.) Disperse, scatter.

10.

(Legislation.) Declare, determine on, express.

II. v. n.

1.

Dissolve, melt, liquefy, become fluid.

2.

Intend, purpose, decide, determine, conclude, form a resolution, make up one's mind, come to a determination.

3.

Determine by vote.

4.

Be convinced, by settled in opinion.

III. n.

1.

Intention, resolution, determination, fixed purpose.

2.

Declaration (by a legislature or an organized body), resolution, determination.