Solve (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Solved (?); 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 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.
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Solve, n.
A solution; an explanation.
[Obs.]
Shak.
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