solve
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verb \ˈsälv, ˈsȯlv\solvedsolv·ing
Definition of SOLVE
transitive verb
1
: to find a solution, explanation, or answer for <solve a problem> <solved the crime>
2
: to pay (as a debt) in full
intransitive verb
: to solve something <substitute and solve for x>
— solv·er noun
See Examples of SOLVE
- They are working to solve the traffic problem.
- If they'll lend us the money we need, all our problems will be solved.
- He couldn't solve the math problem.
- The mystery has been solved.
- The FBI has been trying to solve the case for years.
Origin of SOLVE
Related to SOLVE
- Synonyms
- answer, break, crack, dope (out), figure out, puzzle (out), resolve, riddle (out), unravel, unriddle, work, work out
Rhymes with SOLVE
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