solve meaning and definition

SOLVE verb

Definition of solve (verb)

1. find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand 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"
   • synonyms: figure out, lick, puzzle out, work, work out
2. find the solution
   • "solve an equation"; "solve for x"
   • synonyms: resolve
3. settle, as of a debt
   • "clear a debt"; "solve an old debt"
   • synonyms: clear