Spell Bee Word: resolve

Basic Details

Word: Resolve

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To make a firm decision about something or to find a solution to a problem.

Synonyms: Decide, determine, solve

Antonyms: Hesitate, waver, surrender

Idioms and Phrases

1. Resolve to succeed: To make a strong decision to achieve something. Example: "She resolved to succeed in her studies and worked hard every day."
2. Resolve a conflict: To find a way to settle a disagreement or problem. Example: "The team met to resolve a conflict about the project’s direction."

Usage Examples

Example 1: After much thought, he decided to resolve the issue by talking to his friend directly.

Example 2: The committee worked together to resolve the community's concerns about the new park.

Example 3: With fierce determination, she resolved to improve her grades by studying every evening.

Fun Fact

The word "resolve" comes from the Latin word "resolvere," which means to loosen or to release. Over time, it evolved to mean making a firm decision.

Famous Quote

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt. This quote encourages us to resolve to pursue our dreams with determination.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "resolve" mean?

a) To complain
b) To make a decision
c) To avoid problems
d) To relax

Answer: b) To make a decision

2. Which of these is a synonym of "resolve"?

a) Determine
b) Ignore
c) Forget
d) Doubt

Answer: a) Determine

3. Which of the following is an antonym of "resolve"?

a) Decide
b) Waver
c) Fix
d) Solve

Answer: b) Waver

4. Which sentence uses "resolve" correctly?

a) He resolved to play outside.
b) She resolved the puzzle easily.
c) They resolved to eat dinner early.
d) I resolved to fix the car.

Answer: d) I resolved to fix the car.

5. Which idiom means to make a strong decision?

a) Resolve to succeed
b) Put on hold
c) A piece of cake
d) In hot water

Answer: a) Resolve to succeed