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–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.

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

[Origin: 1400–50; late ME solven < L solvere to loosen, free, release, dissolve

]

—Related forms

solver, noun

—Synonyms 1. resolve, unravel, untangle, crack.

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solve Audio Help   (sŏlv, sôlv) Pronunciation Key
v.   solved, solv·ing, solves

v.   tr.

To find a solution to.
To work out a correct solution to (a problem).

v. intr.
To solve an equation: Insert the values of the constants and solve for x.

[Middle English solven, to loosen, from Latin solvere; see leu- in Indo-European roots.]

solv'er n.

Synonyms: These verbs mean to clear up or explain something puzzling or unintelligible: solve a riddle; can't decipher your handwriting; resolve a problem; unravel a mystery.

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