resolve
gb/ɹizˈɑlv/ us/ɹizˈɑlv/
B1
English
~ 2300
megold, rendez, elhatároz, megfogad, elszántság, felbont, szétválaszt
VERB
B1
1
Usage pattern:
to resolve [a problem/issue/dispute]
They worked all night to resolve the technical issues.
Egész éjjel azon dolgoztak, hogy megoldják a technikai problémákat.
The two sides met to resolve their differences.
A két fél találkozott, hogy rendezzék a nézeteltéréseiket.
Customer service quickly resolved my complaint.
We need to resolve this misunderstanding before it gets worse.
Learner examples
We must resolve this problem soon.
Hamarosan meg kell oldanunk ezt a problémát.
He resolved the fight between his friends.
Rendezte a barátai közötti vitát.
She resolved the computer error.
They resolved the question in the meeting.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'resolve' with 'solve' — 'resolve' is often used for conflicts or official matters, while 'solve' is common for questions and puzzles.
Meaning
Find a solution to a problem
Collocations
resolve a conflict
|resolve an issue
|resolve a dispute
|resolve differences
Synonyms
settle (Often used when talking about ending arguments or disputes.)
|
solve (Focuses more on finding the correct answer or method for a problem.)
Antonyms
complicate (Means to make something more difficult instead of fixing it.)
|
prolong (Means to make a problem or conflict last longer.)
Themes
daily life
|business
|conflict
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To find an answer or fix for a problem or situation.
To successfully deal with or settle a problem, question, or difficulty.
VERB
B2
2
Usage pattern:
to resolve to [do something]
She resolved to start exercising every morning.
Elhatározta, hogy ezentúl minden reggel edzeni fog.
He resolved never to lie again.
Megfogadta, hogy soha többé nem hazudik.
I resolved to learn another language this year.
Learner examples
I resolve to read every day.
Elhatározom, hogy mindennap olvasok.
She resolved to eat healthy food.
Elhatározta, hogy egészséges ételeket fog enni.
He resolved to save money.
They resolved not to fight anymore.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say 'resolve doing' instead of the correct 'resolve to do'.
Meaning
Decide firmly to act
Collocations
resolve to change
|resolve to improve
|resolve never to
Synonyms
determine (Emphasizes firmness and strength of purpose.)
|
commit (Implies dedicating oneself to a course of action.)
Antonyms
hesitate (Means to be uncertain or unwilling to decide.)
|
waver (Means to change your mind or be unsure about a decision.)
Themes
personal development
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To decide that you will definitely do something.
To make a strong and definite decision to do something.
NOUN
B2
3
elszántság
B2
Her resolve was tested during the long negotiations.
A hosszú tárgyalások próbára tették az elszántságát.
They showed great resolve in overcoming the crisis.
Nagy elszántságot tanúsítottak a válság leküzdése során.
His resolve never wavered despite the challenges.
Learner examples
She showed resolve in finishing school.
Megmutatta az elszántságát azzal, hogy befejezte az iskolát.
They had the resolve to win.
Megvolt bennük az elszántság a győzelemhez.
His resolve helped him pass the test.
We need resolve to reach our goal.
Meaning
Strong determination
Collocations
show resolve
|demonstrate resolve
|strengthen resolve
Synonyms
determination (Very close in meaning; general term for mental firmness.)
|
willpower (Focuses on self-control and resisting temptation.)
Antonyms
indecision (The state of not being able to choose what to do.)
|
weakness (Lack of mental or emotional strength.)
Themes
personal development
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A strong feeling that you will do something even if it is hard.
A firm determination to do something, especially despite difficulties.
VERB
C1
TECHNICAL
4
felbont
B2
szétválaszt
B1
The prism resolved the light into its component colors.
A prizma a fényt az azt alkotó színekre bontotta.
The mixture can be resolved by filtration.
A keverék szűréssel szétválasztható.
The image resolves into individual pixels when magnified.
Learner examples
The light was resolved into colors.
A fényt színekre bontották.
A prism can resolve light.
A prizma képes színekre bontani a fényt.
The picture resolves into small dots.
Scientists resolved the mixture into two parts.
Meaning
Separate into components (science)
Collocations
resolve a compound
|resolve into parts
Synonyms
decompose (Common in chemistry and biology for breaking down substances.)
|
separate (General term for dividing into parts.)
Themes
science
|technology
Definition
To separate something into smaller parts or change its form, usually in science.
To break something down into its separate parts or change it into another form, often in scientific contexts.
Grammar
Dictionary form
resolve
IPA
GB/ɹizˈɑlv/
US/ɹizˈɑlv/
Syllables & stress
re - solve (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (solve)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: resolve
- 3rd Person Singular: resolves
- Present Participle: resolving
- Past: resolved
Word family
Forms
resolves
verb
resolving
verb
resolved
verb
Core family
resolution
noun B1
Related words
resolvable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unresolved
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
resolute
adjective B2
resolutely
adverb B2
Expressions
resolve itself into something
1/ɹizˈɑlv ɪtsˈɛlf ˈɪntu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
End up as something specific
To finally be understood as or turn into something specific after time or thinking.
Examples
- The argument eventually resolved itself into a debate about funding.
- The mystery resolved itself into a simple misunderstanding.
with one’s resolve strengthened
1/wˈɪθ wˈʌnz ɹizˈɑlv stɹˈɛŋθənd/
fixed phrase
Having stronger determination than before
Feeling more sure about doing something than before.
Examples
- With her resolve strengthened, she faced the challenge ahead.
- He left the meeting with his resolve strengthened to pursue the project.