'Solve' definitions:

Definition of 'solve'

From: WordNet
verb
Find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of; "did you solve the problem?"; "Work out your problems with the boss"; "this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out"; "did you get it?"; "Did you get my meaning?"; "He could not work the math problem" [syn: solve, work out, figure out, puzzle out, lick, work]
verb
Find the solution; "solve an equation"; "solve for x" [syn: resolve, solve]
verb
Settle, as of a debt; "clear a debt"; "solve an old debt" [syn: clear, solve]

Definition of 'Solve'

From: GCIDE
  • Solve \Solve\ (s[o^]lv), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Solved (s[o^]lvd); p. pr. & vb. n. Solving.] [L. solvere, solutum; from a prefix so- expressing separation (cf. Sober) + luere to loosen; cf. OF. soldre, soudre. See Loose, and cf. Absolve.] To explain; to resolve; to unfold; to clear up (what is obscure or difficult to be understood); to work out to a result or conclusion; as, to solve a doubt; to solve difficulties; to solve a problem. [1913 Webster]
  • True piety would effectually solve such scruples. --South. [1913 Webster]
  • God shall solve the dark decrees of fate. --Tickell. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: To explain; resolve; unfold; clear up. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Solve'

From: GCIDE
  • Solve \Solve\, n. A solution; an explanation. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'solve'

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