resolve
/rɪˈzɒlv/(verb)
AWL Sublist 4CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
To settle, find a solution to, or clear up a dispute or problem; to decide firmly on a course of action.
Key Academic Collocations
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resolveresolutionresolvedresolvingunresolved
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
settlerectifyreconciledetermineunravel
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"International peacekeeping monitors helped neighboring states peacefully resolve territorial border disputes."
"Technological innovation alone cannot resolve the complex systemic issues driving anthropogenic environmental degradation."
"Decades of civil strife were finally brought to an end through a mutually negotiated diplomatic resolution."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Use 'resolve disputes' or 'resolve pressing social issues' in Problem-Solution essays to demonstrate C1 lexical capability.