Solve — synonyms, definition

1. solve (Verb)

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solve (Verb) — Find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of. ex. "did you solve the problem?"

solve (Verb) — Find a solution by calculation, algebra or detailed analysis. ex. "solve for x" ex. "solve an equation"

solve (Verb) — Settle, as of a debt. ex. "solve an old debt"

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