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resolve

verb [T] (SOLVE)
 
 
/rɪˈzɒlv/ US  /-ˈzɑːlv/

Definition

C1 to solve or end a problem or difficulty: Have you resolved the problem of transport yet? The couple resolved their differences and made an effort to get along.Solving and solutions
(Definition of resolve verb (SOLVE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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