resole
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /rɪˈzoʊl/
KK: /rɪˈzoʊl/
transitive verb
Definition
To attach a new bottom part to a shoe, making it usable again.
Example
I need to resole my favorite pair of shoes because the soles are worn out.
Tense Forms
Past: resolved
Past Participle: resolved
Conversation
Hey, do you know a good place to resole shoes?
Yeah, there's a great shop downtown that does that.
I really need to resole my favorite pair before summer.
You should definitely take them there; they do an amazing job!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
resole
recondition
repair
Antonyms
damage
deteriorate
ruin
Root Explanation
Resole → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "solvere" (meaning to loosen or solve). The word "resole" means to loosen or solve again, typically referring to replacing the soles of shoes.
Memory Tip
Think of 'solving' something 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'solvere' means to loosen or solve.
Visually Confused Words
presolve
resile
reshoe
resale
reesle
mesole
cresol
creole