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resolve

[/rɪˈzɑːlv/]
verb/noun
resolver
1. (verb) To find a solution to a problem or dispute
We need to resolve this conflict before it gets worse.
Precisamos resolver este conflito antes que piore.
2. (verb) To make a firm decision about something
She resolved to study harder for the exam.
Ela se resolveu a estudar mais para o exame.
3. (verb) To separate into constituent parts or elements
The telescope can resolve distant stars.
O telescópio pode resolver estrelas distantes.
4. (noun) Firm determination or a fixed intention
His resolve to succeed was unwavering.
Sua determinação de ter sucesso era inabalável.
Synonyms
determinedecidesettlefixsolveclarify
Antonyms
waverhesitatecomplicateconfuse

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resolver
Standard usage for both verb and noun forms
São Paulo
resolver
Common in business and formal contexts
Portugal
resolver
Standard Portuguese usage; also 'determinação' for the noun

Related Idioms & Phrases

resolve differences - resolver diferenças
resolve a dispute - resolver uma disputa
steel one's resolve - fortalecer sua determinação
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