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solve
What does solve mean?
solve (verb): to find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use solve in a sentence?
- Did you solve the problem? (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce solve?
/sɑlv/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does solve come from?
From Middle English solven, from Latin solvō.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to solve
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “solve” mean?
to transfer one's possession or holding of (something) to (someone)
Not quite: that's what give means.
to receive, especially with a consent, with favor, or with approval
Not quite: that's what accept means.
to point out to with authority; to instruct as a superior; to order
Not quite: that's what direct means.
to find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out
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