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Synonyms
solve (sŏlv, sôlv)

[Middle English solven, to loosen, from Latin solvere.]

verb: solved, solv·ing, solves. 

transitive verb 

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

intransitive verb 

To solve an equation: Insert the values of the constants and solve for

derivatives

solv́er
noun

synonyms:

solve, decipher, resolve, unravel 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.