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resolved
rih-ZOLVD
Resolved (adj) means Firmly determined; having made up one's mind. Example: “I am resolved to learn to swim before the summer holidays.”
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Firmly determined; having made up one's mind.
"I am resolved to learn to swim before the summer holidays."
"He looked resolved as he stepped forward to speak to the whole room."
"She seemed resolved to see the project through, whatever the cost."
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- most resolved
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What does “resolved” mean?
The word “resolved” means firmly determined; having made up one's mind.
How do you pronounce “resolved”?
“Resolved” is pronounced rih-ZOLVD (/ɹɪˈzɑlvd/ in IPA).
How do you use “resolved” in a sentence?
Here is “resolved” used in a sentence: “She seemed resolved to see the project through, whatever the cost.”
What part of speech is “resolved”?
“Resolved” is an adjective.
Is “resolved” a common word?
“Resolved” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between resolved and determined?
Both describe someone who has firmly made up their mind. Resolved often sounds slightly more formal and emphasises a settled, deliberate decision, while determined stresses persistent drive toward a goal. In practice they are close synonyms.
What is the difference between 'resolved' meaning determined and 'resolved' meaning settled?
As an adjective, resolved means firmly determined, as in "she was resolved to finish." As the past tense of the verb resolve, it can also mean that a problem or dispute has been settled, as in "the issue was resolved." Context shows which is meant.
Is resolved formal or informal?
Resolved in the sense of firmly determined is fairly formal and can sound literary. In everyday speech, people more often say determined or "made up my mind."
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