Synonyms and antonyms of resolve in English

resolve

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TO DECIDE

I resolve to start exercising regularly.

Synonyms and examples

decide
I've decided to move to Europe.
fix
mainly UK
The price has been fixed at £10.
set
Have you set a date for the wedding?
finalize
We've chosen a venue for the wedding, but we haven't finalized the details yet.
settle
OK then, we're going to Spain. That's settled.
settle on/upon
Have you settled on a place to live yet?
make up your mind
I like them both - I just can't make up my mind which one to pick.
be torn between
informal
I'm torn between the fish and the beef.
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Decide refers to choosing something, or choosing to do something, after you have thought about or considered it.

THE ABILITY TO KEEP DOING SOMETHING DIFFICULT

The president's steely resolve and strong leadership after the economic crash helped unite the nation.

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perseverance
approving
A years-long political scandal broke last week thanks to the dogged perseverance of local reporters.
determination
After years of hard work and determination, she was finally promoted to CEO.
persistence
He was known for his persistence in the pursuit of justice.
stick-to-it-iveness
US informal
This type of work requires a long-term commitment and a lot of stick-to-it-iveness.
single-mindedness
Her single-mindedness helped her win six US Open singles titles.
doggedness
Their sheer doggedness and ambition helped them ignore criticism and carry on.
tenacity
The tenacity of oil lobbyists is what persuaded politicians to open up protected waters for oil drilling.
will
Through sheer force of will, he was eventually able to get both parties to agree to the compromise.

TO PROMISE SOMEONE SOMETHING

I have resolved to lose ten pounds.

Synonyms and examples

promise
I promise that I'll be home before dark.
guarantee
I can't guarantee that the operation will be successful.
give (someone) your word
formal
He gave me his word that the job would be finished on time.
assure
"Don't worry, your car will be ready tomorrow," the mechanic assured him.
swear
I didn't know what happened, I swear.
pledge
We are asking people to pledge their support for our campaign.
vow
I vowed I would never speak to him again.
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If you promise something to someone, you are saying that you will do that thing or that you will make sure it happens.
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resolve | American Thesaurus

resolve

verb
These are words and phrases related to resolve. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of resolve.
We can resolve the matter to your satisfaction.
The jury was trying to resolve the defendant's guilt or innocence.

resolve

noun
It is our resolve never to surrender this fortress.
Man is of soul and body formed for deeds of high resolve.
Synonyms for resolve from Random House Roget's College Thesaurus, Revised and Updated Edition © 2000 Random House, Inc.

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