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resolve vs determine

determine vs resolve

resolve is a noun but determine is not a noun.

resolve and determine both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
resolve Yes No Yes No
determine No No Yes No
As verbs, determine is a hypernym of resolve; that is, determine is a word with a broader meaning than resolve:
  • resolve: reach a decision
  • determine: reach, make, or come to a decision about something
Other hypernyms of resolve include decide, make up one's mind.
As verbs, determine is a hyponym of resolve; that is, determine is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than resolve:
  • resolve: reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation
  • determine: settle conclusively; come to terms
Other hyponyms of resolve include settle, square off, square up.
resolve (noun) determine (noun)
the trait of being resolute
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
resolve (verb) determine (verb)
cause to go into a solution reach, make, or come to a decision about something
bring to an end; settle conclusively fix conclusively or authoritatively
reach a decision shape or influence; give direction to
find the solution fix in scope; fix the boundaries of
understand the meaning of establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
make clearly visible decide upon or fix definitely
settle conclusively; come to terms
Difference between resolve and determine

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