So let us summon a new spirit of patriotism, of responsibility, where each of us resolves to pitch in and work harder and look after not only ourselves but each other.
Source: tatoeba (330523)
Resolves
Synonyms for "resolves" (11 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: analyze, answer, conclude, decide, decompose.
- Sentence evidence is available for resolves, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "resolves".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "resolves"
Keep "resolves" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "resolves" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "resolves", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "resolves" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
7 entriesanalysiscomponent separationconflict resolutiondecision makingdecompositionmental processproblem solving
More specific
8 entriescomponent analysisconclusiondecisionresolutionsettlementsolutionspectral decompositionvector decomposition
Collocations
6 entrieschemical decompositioncomponent analysisdecomposition reactionsignal decompositionspectral decompositionvector components
Inflections
2 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
What began 21 months ago in the depths of winter cannot end on this autumn night. This victory alone is not the change we seek. It is only the chance for us to make that change. And that cannot happen if we go back to the way things were. It can't happen without you, without a new spirit of service, a new spirit of sacrifice. So let us summon a new spirit of patriotism, of responsibility, where each of us resolves to pitch in and work harder and look after not only ourselves but each other.
Source: tatoeba (347777)
That's what resolves the question.
Source: tatoeba (2930692)
Strive with all your body to be a lover of toil, and with your soul to be a lover of wisdom, in order that with the one you may have the strength to carry out your resolves, and with the other the intelligence to foresee what is for your good.
Source: tatoeba (6203061)
Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "resolves"?
Closest matches include analyze, answer, conclude, decide, decompose.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "resolves"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.