Category:Solve

Solve, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Solved; p. pr. & vb. n. Solving.] Etym: [l. solvere, solutum; from a prefix so- expressing separation (cf. Sober) + luere to loosen; cf. Of. soldre, soudre. See loose, and cf. Absolve.]

Defn: to explain; to resolve; to unfold; to clear up out to a result Or conclusion; as, to solve a doubt; to solve difficulties; to solve A problem. True piety would effectually solve such scruples. South. God shall solve the dark decrees of fate. Tickell.

Syn. -- to explain; resolve; unfold; clear up.

Solve Solve, n.

Defn: a solution; an explanation. [obs.] Shak.