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Monday, January 2, 2012

New Year's Resolutions

Resolution:  comes from the verb 'to resolve'
What is the definition of resolve?
Resolve:

re·solve  (r-zlv)
v. re·solvedre·solv·ingre·solves
v.tr.
1. To make a firm decision about.
2. To cause (a person) to reach a decision. See Synonyms at decide.
3. To decide or express by formal vote.
4. To change or convert: My resentment resolved itself into resignation.
5. To find a solution to; solve. See Synonyms at solve.
6. To remove or dispel (doubts).
(from www.thefreedictionary.com)

We make resolutions at New Year's.....
Some people 'resolve' to:
1.  lose weight
2.  quit smoking
3.  exercise more
4.  be better people

Do you make resolutions on New Year's in your home country?
What do you resolve to do in 2012?

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