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Britannica Dictionary definition of SOLVE
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to find a way to deal with and end (a problem)
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They are working to solve the traffic problem.
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If they'll lend us the money we need, all our problems will be solved.
2
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to find the correct answer to (something, such as a riddle)
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She solved the riddle/puzzle.
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He couldn't solve the math problem.
b
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to find the correct explanation for (something, such as a mystery)
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The mystery/crime has been solved.
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The FBI has been trying to solve the case for years.
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an easily solvable mystery
— solver
noun, plural solvers [count]-
She's a good problem solver.
