resolve
Cross references:
1. analyze 2. decide
1. re.solve \ri-'za:lv, -'zo.lv\ vb [L resolvere to unloose, dissolve, fr.
re- + solvere to loose]n, release - more at SOLVE obs 1: DISSOLVE, MELT
2a: to break up : SEPARATE; also : to change by disintegra tion 2b: to
reduce by analysis 2c: to distinguish between or make independently
visible adjacent parts of 2d: to separate (a racemic compound or mixture)
into the two components 3: to cause resolution of (as inflammation) 4a:
to clear up : DISPEL {~ doubts} 4b: to find an answer to 4c: to find a
mathematical solution of 5: to reach a decision about 6a: to declare or
decide by a formal resolution and vote 6b: to change by resolution or
formal vote 7: to make (as voice parts) progress from dissonance to
consonance 8: to work out the resolution of (as a play) 1: to become
separated into component parts; also : to become redu ced by dissolving or
analysis 2: to form a resolution : DETERMINE 3: CONSULT, DELIBERATE 4: to
progress from dissonance to consonance - re.solv.er n
2. resolve n 1: something resolved : DETERMINATION, RESOLUTION 2: fixity
of purpose