definition of
solve

[1] #1 solve v. [work out, figure out, puzzle out, lick, work] find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of; "did you solve the problem?"; "Work out your problems with the boss"; "this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out"; "did you get it?"; "Did you get my meaning?"; "He. wn

[2] #2 solve v. [resolve] find the solution; "solve an equation"; "solve for x". wn

[3] #3 solve v. [clear] settle, as of a debt; "clear a debt"; "solve an old debt". wn