Meaning & Definition of Solve in English
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Solve
/sɑlv/
verb
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"
synonym:
- solve,
- work out,
- figure out,
- puzzle out,
- lick,
- work
2. Find the solution
- "Solve an equation"
- "Solve for x"
synonym:
- resolve,
- solve
3. Settle, as of a debt
- "Clear a debt"
- "Solve an old debt"
synonym:
- clear,
- solve
Examples of using
The new constitution will not solve the problems of Egypt.
Can you solve these puzzles?
None of the students could solve the problem.