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resolver — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • absolve verb To officially clear someone of blame, guilt, or responsibility.
  • decipher verb To work out the meaning of a code, unclear handwriting, or a confusing situation.
  • figure noun A number or numerical value.
  • resolve verb To find a satisfactory solution to a problem or disagreement.
  • solve verb To find the answer to a problem, puzzle, or question.
  • square noun A four-sided shape with equal sides and right angles.
  • untie verb To undo a knot or something tied.

Senses

resolver is used for these senses in English:

  • absolve (transitive, obsolete) To resolve; to explain; to solve. [Attested from the late 15th century until the mid 17th century.]
  • decipher (transitive) To find a solution to a problem.
  • figure (obsolete) To represent by a figure, as to form or mould; to make an image of, either palpable or ideal; also, to fashion into a determinate form; to shape.
  • make up To make peace, to settle a dispute.
  • resolve To cause to perceive or understand; to acquaint; to inform; to convince; to assure; to make certain.
  • solve To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out.
  • sort out (transitive) To clarify by reviewing mentally.
  • square To accord or agree exactly; to be consistent with; to suit; to fit.

absolve — full definition

  1. verb To officially clear someone of blame, guilt, or responsibility.
  2. verb To formally forgive someone of their sins.

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