Synonyms & related words for resolve

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of resolve — including solve, resolution, settle, decide, resoluteness, dissolve. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to resolve

Explore words related to resolve — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include resoluble, resolvability, resolvable, irresoluble, adjudicate, unresolvable, irresolvable, unresolved. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for resolve

Common synonyms for resolve include solve, resolution, settle, decide, resoluteness, dissolve, conclude, fix — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does resolve come from?

The word resolve breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root solv-, from Latin solvo (“loosen, dissolve”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.