Resolves (7)
'resolves' is the definition.
('decide' can be a synonym of 'resolve')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for decides that I've seen before include "Determines" , "Makes up one's mind" , "Resolves" , "Makes a resolution" , "Gives judgement" .)
'resolves' is the definition.
('settle' can be a synonym of 'resolve')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for settles that I've seen before include "Comes to rest" , "furniture" , "Resolves" , "Pays the bill" , "Becomes established in a place" .)