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VERB (3)

1. find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of;
- Example: "did you solve the problem?"
- Example: "Work out your problems with the boss"
- Example: "this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out"
- Example: "did you get it?"
- Example: "Did you get my meaning?"
- Example: "He could not work the math problem"
[syn: solve, work out, figure out, puzzle out, lick, work]

2. find the solution;
- Example: "solve an equation"
- Example: "solve for x"
[syn: resolve, solve]

3. settle, as of a debt;
- Example: "clear a debt"
- Example: "solve an old debt"
[syn: clear, solve]



The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Solve \Solve\, n.
   A solution; an explanation. [Obs.] --Shak.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

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.
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         True piety would effectually solve such scruples.
                                                  --South.
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         God shall solve the dark decrees of fate. --Tickell.
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   Syn: To explain; resolve; unfold; clear up.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

solve
    v 1: 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]
    2: find the solution; "solve an equation"; "solve for x" [syn:
       resolve, solve]
    3: settle, as of a debt; "clear a debt"; "solve an old debt"
       [syn: clear, solve]


The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (19 January 2023):

Solve

   Parallel object-oriented language.  "Message Pattern
   Specifications: A New Technique for Handling Errors in
   Parallel Object- Oriented Systems", J.A. Purchase et al,
   SIGPLAN Notices 25(10):116-125 (OOPSLA/ECOOP '90) (Oct 1990).