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    solve
    /sɒlv/

    verb

    • 1. find an answer to, explanation for, or means of effectively dealing with (a problem or mystery): "the policy could solve the town's housing crisis"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSOLVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of solve, a verb that means to find an answer to a problem or a mystery. See how to use solve in different contexts and sentences, and compare it with related words.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySOLVE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Meaning of solve in English. solve. verb [ T ] us/sɑːlv/uk/sɒlv/ Add to word listAdd to word list. B1. to find an answer to a problem: to solve a problem. to solve a mystery / puzzle. Just calm down - shouting won't solve anything! This strategy could cause more problems than it solves. The police are still no nearer to solving the crime.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › solveSolve Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb solve, which means to find a solution, explanation, or answer for something. See also related words and games on the web page.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › solveSOLVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Learn the meaning and usage of the verb solve, which means to find the answer or explanation for something. See synonyms, related words, example sentences, and the origin of solve from Latin solvere.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSOLVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning and usage of the verb solve, which means to find a solution or an answer to a problem or a question. See synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and examples of solve in different contexts.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › solveSolve - definition of solve by The Free Dictionary

    Solve means to find an answer, explanation, or solution to a problem, puzzle, or equation. See different dictionaries, synonyms, translations, and usage examples of the verb solve.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionsolve verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the verb solve, which means to find a way of dealing with a problem or difficult situation, or to find the correct answer or explanation for something. See examples of solve in different contexts, such as maths, crime, riddles and puzzles.