purpose vs resolve

purpose and resolve both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
purpose	Yes	No	Yes	No
resolve	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, resolve is a hypernym of purpose; that is, resolve is a word with a broader meaning than purpose:

purpose: the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
resolve: the trait of being resolute

Other hypernyms of purpose include firmness, firmness of purpose, resoluteness, resolution.

As verbs, purpose and resolve are synonyms defined as:

purpose (noun)	resolve (noun)
what something is used for	the trait of being resolute
the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose	a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

purpose (verb)	resolve (verb)
reach a decision	cause to go into a solution
propose or intend	bring to an end; settle conclusively
	reach a decision
	find the solution
	understand the meaning of
	reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation
	make clearly visible