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Pronunciation : Solve
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [L. solvere, solutum; from a prefix so- expressing separation (cf. Sober) + luere to loosen; cf. OF. soldre, soudre. See Loose, and cf. Absolve.]
Definition : Defn: To explain; to resolve; to unfold; to clear up 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.

t. [imp. & p. p. Solved; p. pr. & vb. n. Solving.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Solve
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: A solution; an explanation. [Obs.] Shak.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913