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solve

verb

/sɑːlv/

Meaning

to find an answer to a problem or question; to resolve a difficulty

to find an answer or explanation for a problem or question

The detective finally solved the mysterious case.

She solved the mystery in no time.

resolve, answer, figure out, work out

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resolve, answer, figure out, work out

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resolve, answer, figure out, work out

complicate, confuse, perplex, puzzle

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complicate, confuse, perplex, puzzle

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complicate, confuse

solve problems, solve equations, solve mysteries, solve puzzles, solve conflicts, solve a problem, solve a puzzle, solve a question, solve an issue

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solve problems, solve equations, solve mysteries, solve puzzles, solve conflicts

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solve a problem, solve a puzzle, solve a question, solve an issue

to make something part of a whole or group

To describe or portray something precisely; to indicate the exact position of a border or boundary.

To remove people from a dangerous place to safety.

to have actual being; to be real or present

To pursue in order to catch or overtake; to follow rapidly or eagerly

To scold or criticize someone harshly.