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Definition of solve verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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solve

verb
solve pronunciation English sɒlv solve pronunciation American sɑːlv solve pronunciation American sɔːlv
 
1 solve something to find a way of dealing with a problem or difficult situationAttempts are being made to solve the problem of waste disposal.You can't solve anything by just running away.2 solve something to find the correct answer or explanation for somethingto solve an equation/a puzzle/a riddleto solve a crime/mystery