resolve vs decide

resolve is a noun but decide is not a noun.

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

As verbs, resolve and decide are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of resolve include adjudicate, settle.

As verbs, decide is a hypernym of resolve; that is, decide is a word with a broader meaning than resolve:

Other hypernyms of resolve include determine, make up one's mind.

resolve (noun)	decide (noun)
the trait of being resolute
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

resolve (verb)	decide (verb)
cause to go into a solution	reach, make, or come to a decision about something
bring to an end; settle conclusively	bring to an end; settle conclusively
reach a decision	cause to decide
find the solution	influence or determine
understand the meaning of
reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation
make clearly visible