Defn: To let the tones (as of a discord) follow their several tendencies, resulting in a concord.
10. To relax; to lay at ease. [Obs.] B. Jonson. To resolve a nebula.(Astron.) See Resolution of a nebula, under Resolution.
Syn.
— To solve; analyze; unravel; disentangle.
RESOLVE Re*solve" (r-zlv"), v. i. Etym: [The sense "to be convinced, to determine" comes from the idea of loosening, breaking up into parts, analyzing, hence, determining.]
1. To be separated into its component parts or distinct principles; to undergo resolution.
2. To melt; to dissolve; to become fluid. When the blood stagnates in any part, it first coagulates, then resolves, and turns alkaline. Arbuthhnot.
3. To be settled in opinion; to be convinced. [R.] 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.
RESOLVE
Re*solve", n.