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# resolute

adjective (resolute, more resolute, most resolute)

«resolute» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. Firmly decided about what to do and not giving up, even when it is hard. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/resolute/#m1)
2. Showing determination, as in «a resolute look». [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/resolute/#m2)

### In the lessons

In stories a resolute hero keeps going; in history, resolute leaders stood firm in hard times. Badger is resolute that Toad must change his ways. At school, a resolute effort means you keep trying. Similar: determined, firm, steadfast.

### Examples

- She was resolute: she would finish the race. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/resolute/#x1)
- The resolute explorers kept walking through the snow. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/resolute/#x2)
- Badger was resolute that Toad must give up motor-cars. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/resolute/#x3)
- He gave a resolute shake of the head. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/resolute/#x4)
- With resolute effort, he learned his times tables. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/resolute/#x5)
- The villagers made a resolute stand against the plan to cut the trees. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/resolute/#x6)
- Her face was calm and resolute. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/resolute/#x7)
- The King's Son got some scratches too; but the sun shone on his path, and it is him that we will follow, for he was an excellent and resolute youth. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/resolute/#x8)

### Note

Say: REZ-uh-loot. Adverb: resolutely; noun: resolve or resolution (a New Year's resolution is a firm plan). Opposite: irresolute, hesitant.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «resolute» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/resolute/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«resolute» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/resolute.html) on Mova free.