English

resolve

rɪˈzɑlv, rɪˈzɑːlv, ɹiˈsɑlv, ɹiˈsɒlv, ɹiːˈzɒlv, ɹɪˈzɑlv, ɹɪˈzɒlv
Meaning: to solve or end a problem, dispute, or difficulty
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: rɪˈzɑːlv, ɹiˈsɑlv, ɹiˈsɒlv, ɹiːˈzɒlv, ɹɪˈzɑlv, ɹɪˈzɒlv

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base resolve
3rd person singular present resolves
Present participle resolving
Past resolved
Will future will resolve
Going-to future going to resolve
Imperative negative don't resolve / do not resolve

Example sentences

The management is working hard to resolve the conflict between the departments.
The management is working hard to resolve the conflict between the departments.
Our team on the ground is working hard to resolve the situation.
Our team on the ground is working hard to resolve the situation.
The two countries held high-level talks to resolve the conflict.
The two countries held high-level talks to resolve the conflict.
The government appointed a neutral mediator to help resolve the labor dispute.
The government appointed a neutral mediator to help resolve the labor dispute.
They resolved the conflict peacefully.
They resolved the conflict peacefully.

Usage Notes

Often used in professional or formal contexts regarding disputes, issues, or technical problems.

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