Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Preresolve · Pre·re·solve · IPA /ˌpɹi.ɹɪˈzɑlv/ 01 v. t. & i. To resolve beforehand; to predetermine. imp. & p. p. Preresolved; p. pr. & vb. n. Preresolving 1. To resolve beforehand; to predetermine.