resolve vs figure out

resolve is a noun but figure out is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
resolve	Yes	No	Yes	No
figure out	No	No	Yes	No

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

resolve: understand the meaning of
figure out: find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

Other hypernyms of resolve include lick, puzzle out, solve, work, work out.

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

resolve (verb)	figure out (verb)
cause to go into a solution	find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
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