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Meanings of resolute in English

Firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination.

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      1
      We will continue to remain committed to this resolute pledge, Abe said.
      Reuters
      2
      Labor, honest, resolute labor alone can secure the objects of good desire.
      Summerfield / or, Life on a Farm
      3
      All they had to do was remain resolute and wait for help.
      King rolen's kin: the uncrowned king
      4
      Never before had he appeared in such spirits; never so inexorably resolute.
      Nature's Serial Story
      5
      He was always resolute for a strong frontier policy in Central Asia.
      The Life of the Rt. Hon. Sir Charles W. Dilke, Volume 1
      6
      The question was repeated; and Hough returned a mild but resolute refusal.
      The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume ...
      7
      We could not have been more clear and resolute in our project.
      The Guardian
      8
      His strong passionate nature was in general compressed down with resolute stoicism.
      The World's Greatest Books — Volume 09 — Lives and Letters
      9
      In the next place, they were obstinately resolute against all material concessions.
      An Essay on the Evils of Popular Ignorance
      10
      Belotserkovskiy was resolute and returned five years later to complete the line.
      Climbing Magazine
      11
      They return to their families, resolute to create better lives for themselves.
      Jamaica Observer
      12
      Wynn was so resolute and certain, but Magiere would never be sure.
      Sister of the dead
      13
      But at length the counsels of the shrewd and resolute Rigby prevailed.
      Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 1
      14
      He was the same strong, resolute man in spirit to the last.
      The Underground Railroad / A Record of Facts, Authentic Narrativ...
      15
      Get some clear, resolute, unquenchable coals aglow in the heart of it.
      Fisherman's Luck and Some Other Uncertain Things
      16
      Still the face looked resolute and the exquisitely chiselled lips were firm.
      The Crimson Blind
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