resolve vs discern

resolve is a noun but discern is not a noun.

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

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

Other hypernyms of resolve include distinguish, make out, pick out, recognise, recognize, spot, tell apart.

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

resolve (verb)	discern (verb)
cause to go into a solution	detect with the senses
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