Solve meaning

What does “solve” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“solve” is a verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of.

solve

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”
Synonymswork out figure out puzzle out lick work
find the solution
“solve an equation”
“solve for x”
Synonymsresolve
settle, as of a debt
“clear a debt”
“solve an old debt”
Synonymsclear

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University