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Solve (sŏlv), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Solved (sŏlvd); p. pr. & vb. n. Solving.] [L. solvere, solutum; from a prefix so- expressing separation (cf. Sober) + luere to loosen; cf. OF. soldre, soudre. See Loose, and cf. Absolve.] To explain; to resolve; to unfold; to clear up (what is obscure or difficult to be understood); to work out to a result or conclusion; as, “to solve a doubt; to solve difficulties; to solve a problem”.

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    True piety would effectually solve such scruples. South.

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    God shall solve the dark decrees of fate. Tickell.

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

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Solve, n. A solution; an explanation. [Obs.]  Shak.

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