resolve
     n 1: the trait of being resolute; firmness of purpose; "his
          resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was
          his unshakeable resolution to finish the work" [syn: {resoluteness},
           {firmness}, {resolution}] [ant: {irresoluteness}]
     2: a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote [syn:
        {resolution}, {declaration}]
     v 1: bring to an end; settle conclusively; "The case was
          decided"; "The judge decided the case in favor of the
          plaintiff"; "The father adjudicated when the sons were
          quarreling over their inheritance" [syn: {decide}, {settle},
           {adjudicate}]
     2: reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation [syn:
        {conclude}]
     3: reach a decision; "he resolved never to drink again" [syn: {purpose}]
     4: understand the meaning of; "The question concerning the
        meaning of life cannot be answered" [syn: {answer}]
     5: make clearly visible; "can this image be resolved?"
     6: find the solution; "solve an equation"; "solve for x" [syn:
        {solve}]
     7: cause to go into a solution; "The recipe says that we should
        dissolve a cup of sugar in two cups of water" [syn: {dissolve},
         {break up}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0