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solve

/sɒlv/ verb · British & US

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What does solve mean?

verb

To find or determine the solution to a problem or puzzle. To settle or resolve a problem or dispute.

Example

"The detective worked tirelessly to solve the mystery."

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Etymologically related

Latin solvere (to loosen), Old French solver (to loosen), Old English sylfan (to loosen)

Synonyms for solve

resolve answer clear decide determine figure out

Antonyms of solve

complicate obscure confuse

Rhymes with solve

solve move groove prove