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resolve

/rɪˈzɒlv/verb

उच्चारण रिज़ॉल्व

(समस्या) सुलझाना, समाधान निकालना

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verb
  1. 1

    [T] ~ sth

    to find a satisfactory solution to a problem or difficulty

    (समस्या) सुलझाना, समाधान निकालना

    • The dispute was resolved through talks.
    • We must resolve this issue before Friday.
    • The two neighbours resolved their quarrel peacefully.
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    • The teacher helped resolve the confusion among the students.
    • The issue was resolved after a long meeting.

    Synonyms settle solve sort out

    Opposite complicate aggravate

  2. 2

    [I, T] ~ to do sth | ~ (that)… formal

    to make a firm decision to do something

    ठान लेना, दृढ़ निश्चय करना

    • She resolved to wake up at five every day.
    • The committee resolved that the fee be reduced.
    • He resolved never to be late again.
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    • The class resolved to clean the playground every week.
    • They resolved that the library would stay open late.

    Synonyms decide determine vow

noun
  1. 1

    [U] formal

    strong determination to achieve something

    दृढ़ संकल्प, निश्चय

    • The failure only strengthened her resolve.
    • She kept her resolve and studied every morning at five.
    • Her resolve to win never weakened.
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    • The coach admired the team's resolve in the last over.
    • He showed great resolve in facing the problem.

    Synonyms determination resolution will

    Opposite indecision weakness

§Structures (grammar patterns) 4

resolve + to-infinitive

Use this for a firm decision to take action, often to change a habit: resolve to work harder.

किसी कार्य को करने के दृढ़ निर्णय के लिए, प्रायः आदत बदलने के लिए, 'resolve to + verb' आता है।

  • Radhika resolved to wake up early every day.
  • He resolved never to cheat again.

resolve + problem/conflict

Use it with problems, disputes and difficulties to mean find a satisfactory solution.

समस्या, विवाद और कठिनाई के लिए इसका अर्थ संतोषजनक हल खोजना है।

  • The two sides resolved the dispute through talks.
  • The problem was resolved quickly.

resolve that + clause (formal)

In meetings, 'resolved that' introduces an official decision. The clause often uses the subjunctive.

बैठकों में 'resolved that' आधिकारिक निर्णय प्रस्तुत करता है।

  • The council resolved that the road be repaired.

resolve (noun) = determination

As an uncountable noun, 'resolve' is strong determination: show resolve, strengthen your resolve.

Uncountable noun के रूप में 'resolve' दृढ़ संकल्प है।

  • The team showed great resolve in the final.
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resolve + noun

a disputea conflictan issuea crisisa problema case

  • The panel resolved the issue peacefully.

adverb + resolve

finallyquicklypeacefullyfirmlyamicably

  • The matter was amicably resolved.

adjective + resolve

firmstrongironfreshgrim

  • She faced the exam with firm resolve.

verb + resolve

showstrengthenweakenhardentest

  • Failure only strengthened his resolve.
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  • Both countries resolved to hold talks.

दोनों देशों ने बातचीत करने का निश्चय किया।

  • The manager resolved the customer's complaint on the spot.

प्रबंधक ने ग्राहक की शिकायत तुरंत सुलझा दी।

  • Vikram's resolve did not weaken even after three attempts.

तीन प्रयासों के बाद भी विक्रम का संकल्प कमज़ोर नहीं हुआ।

  • They resolved to plant a tree every Sunday.

उन्होंने हर रविवार एक पेड़ लगाने का संकल्प किया।

  • The dispute over the land has not been resolved yet.

ज़मीन का विवाद अभी तक सुलझा नहीं है।

!Common mistakes 3

✗ He resolved for quitting smoking.

✓ He resolved to quit smoking.

'Resolve' takes a to-infinitive.

'Resolve' के बाद to-infinitive आता है।

✗ She resolved herself to work harder.

✓ She resolved to work harder.

'Resolve' in this sense takes a to-infinitive and no reflexive pronoun.

इस अर्थ में 'resolve' के बाद to-infinitive आता है, reflexive pronoun नहीं।

✗ I have resolved not to wasting time.

✓ I have resolved not to waste time.

After 'not to', the base verb is used.

'Not to' के बाद base verb आती है।

≠Thesaurus: which synonym when

All of these words are about ending doubt or difficulty, but they differ in what is settled.

ये सभी शब्द संदेह या कठिनाई को समाप्त करने से जुड़े हैं, पर किस चीज़ को सुलझाया जाए, इसमें अंतर है।

resolve

To settle a problem or to make a firm decision.

समस्या सुलझाना या दृढ़ निर्णय लेना।

  • They resolved the matter.

solve

To find the answer to a puzzle, sum or mystery.

पहेली, प्रश्न या रहस्य का उत्तर खोजना।

  • She solved the equation.

settle

To end a disagreement, often by payment or agreement.

असहमति को समाप्त करना, प्रायः समझौते या भुगतान से।

  • They settled the dispute out of court.
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§Grammar and usage

Subjunctive: 'resolved that the fee be reduced'.

Subjunctive में 'resolved that the fee be reduced' आता है।

The noun resolution means both a decision and a formal statement voted on by a committee.

Noun resolution का अर्थ 'निर्णय' और 'समिति में पारित प्रस्ताव' दोनों है।