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View synonyms for solve

solve

[ solv ]

verb (used with object)

, solved, solv·ing.
  1. to find the answer or explanation for; clear up; explain:

    to solve the mystery of the missing books.

    Synonyms: crack, untangle, unravel, resolve

  2. to work out the answer or solution to (a mathematical problem).

solve

/ sɒlv /

verb

  1. to find the explanation for or solution to (a mystery, problem, etc)
  2. maths
    1. to work out the answer to (a problem)
    2. to obtain the roots of (an equation)

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Derived Forms

  • ˈsolver, noun

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Other Words From

  • solver noun
  • pre·solve verb (used with object) presolved presolving
  • un·solved adjective
  • well-solved adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of solve1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English solven, from Latin solvere “to loosen, free, release”

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Word History and Origins

Origin of solve1

C15: from Latin solvere to loosen, release, free from debt

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