definition of
resolve

[1] #1 resolve v. [decide, settle, adjudicate] bring to an end; settle conclusively; "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". wn

[2] #2 resolve v. [conclude] reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation. wn

[3] #3 resolve v. [purpose] reach a decision; "he resolved never to drink again". wn

[4] #4 resolve v. [answer] understand the meaning of; "The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered". wn

[5] #5 resolve n. [resoluteness, firmness, firmness of purpose, resolution] the trait of being resolute; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work". wn