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Definition of Resolved

1. Adjective. Determined. "Single-minded in his determination to stop smoking"

2. Adjective. Explained or answered. "Mysteries solved and unsolved; problems resolved and unresolved"

Definition of Resolved

1. p. p. & a. Having a fixed purpose; determined; resolute; -- usually placed after its noun; as, a man resolved to be rich.

Definition of Resolved

1. Verb. (past of resolve) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Resolved

1. resolve [v] - See also: resolve

Lexicographical Neighbors of Resolved

resolution resolution acuity resolutioner resolutionist resolutionists resolutions resolutive resolutory resolv'd resolvability

resolvable resolvableness resolvase resolvases resolve resolved (current term) resolvedly resolvedness resolvent resolvents

resolver resolvers resolves resolveth resolvin resolving resolving power resolving powers resolvins resomation

Literary usage of Resolved

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Journal: 1st-13th Congress . Repr. 14th Congress, 1st Session by United States Congress. House (1837)
"resolved, That the Clerk of this House be directed to pay to the Chaplain of this House the usual compensation for his services during the present session. ..."

2. Publishers Weekly by Publishers' Board of Trade (U.S.), Book Trade Association of Philadelphia, American Book Trade Union, Am. Book Trade Association, R.R. Bowker Company (1908)
"resolved, That in pur opinion it is radically wrong to ask ihe American ... resolved, That we deprecate such methods of doing business as secures to ..."

3. The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan (1846)
"... back to him might give him his back- greater advantage with ease to pierce him with his darts: therefore he resolved to venture, and stand his ground; ..."

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