1. [v]  find the solution to (a problem or question) or udnerstand 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 could not work the math problem"
2. [v]  find the solution to; "solve an equation"

1. \Solve\ (s[o^]lv), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Solved}
   (s[o^]lvd); 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.
         True piety would effectually solve such scruples.
                                                  --South.
         God shall solve the dark decrees of fate. --Tickell.
   Syn: To explain; resolve; unfold; clear up.
   

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

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