resolute in + action or belief
Showing firm determination
In is the standard complement after resolute.
The team was resolute in its support for reform.
How to use resolute with prepositions
Resolute is commonly followed by in when describing firmness in action or belief.
Quick answer
Main pattern
Use resolute in for determination in actions, beliefs, or attitudes. Resolute about is possible for a topic, while other combinations are uncommon.
She remained resolute in her decision.
They are resolute about protecting the forest.
He stayed resolute in the face of criticism.
They are resolute about protecting the forest.
He stayed resolute in the face of criticism.
Choose the pattern by meaning
These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.
resolute about + topic
Being firm regarding a subject
About can introduce the issue someone feels strongly about.
She is resolute about finishing the project.
resolute to + verb
Using an infinitive after resolute
To may introduce an infinitive expressing intention.
He was resolute to continue.
See the difference in context
The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.
Construction
Example
Meaning
resolute in
They were resolute in their opposition.
Standard for determination in beliefs or actions.
resolute about
She is resolute about the need for change.
Used for determination regarding a topic.
resolute on
The board is resolute on this issue.
Possible but less common than about.
resolute to
He was resolute to succeed.
Used before an infinitive.
resolute of
They were resolute of their goals.
Nonstandard in modern English.
Common mistakes
Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.
Using of after resolute
Resolute of is not standard English.
✕ She is resolute of her plans. ✓ She is resolute in her plans.Confusing in and to
Use in before nouns and to before verbs.
✕ He was resolute in continue. ✓ He was resolute to continue.Using on too broadly
About is usually more natural for topics.
✕ They are resolute on improving schools. ✓ They are resolute about improving schools.Quick practice
Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.
1. She remained resolute ___ her commitment.
2. He was resolute ___ finish the work.
3. The group is resolute ___ environmental protection.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the most common preposition after resolute?
In is the most common complement after resolute.
Can resolute be followed by an infinitive?
Yes. You can say someone is resolute to do something.
Is resolute of correct?
No. Resolute of is not standard in current English.
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