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solve

UK/sɒlv/ US/sɒlv/ common

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”
  • “;”
  • “;”
  • “;”
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2.

find the solution

  • “solve an equation”
  • “solve for x”
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3.

settle, as of a debt

  • “clear a debt”
  • “solve an old debt”
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Origin

From Middle English solven, from Latin solvō.

Phrases

  • figure out
  • sort out
  • straighten out

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