solve
[ solv ]
verb (used with object),solved, solv·ing.
to find the answer or explanation for; clear up; explain: to solve the mystery of the missing books.
to work out the answer or solution to (a mathematical problem).
Origin of solve
1First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English solven, from Latin solvere “to loosen, free, release”
Other words for solve
Other words from solve
- solver, noun
- pre·solve, verb (used with object), pre·solved, pre·solv·ing.
- un·solved, adjective
- well-solved, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for solve
solve
/ (sɒlv) /
verb(tr)
to find the explanation for or solution to (a mystery, problem, etc)
maths
to work out the answer to (a problem)
to obtain the roots of (an equation)
Origin of solve
1C15: from Latin solvere to loosen, release, free from debt
Derived forms of solve
- solver, noun
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