Let men resolve of that as they plaease.
Locke.
4. To form a purpose; to make a decision; especially, to determine
after reflection; as, to resolve on a better course of life.
Syn. -- To determine; decide; conclude; purpose.
Re*solve", n. 1. The act of resolving or making clear; resolution;
solution. "To give a full resolve of that which is so much
controverted." Milton.
2. That which has been resolved on or determined; decisive conclusion;
fixed purpose; determination; also, legal or official determination; a
legislative declaration; a resolution.
Nor is your firm resolve unknown.
Shak.
Cæsar's approach has summoned us together, And Rome attends her
fate from our resolves.
Addison.
Re*solved" (r?-z?lvd"), p. p. & a. Having a fixed purpose; determined;
resolute; -- usually placed after its noun; as, a man resolved to be
rich.
That makes him a resolved enemy.
Jer. Taylor.