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solve

(s/A/lv )

find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of(verb.cognition)

Example:
Did you solve the problem?.

Synonym:
figure out, lick, puzzle out, work, work out

source: wordnet30
find the solution(verb.cognition)

Example:
Solve an equation.
Solve for x.

Synonym:
resolve

source: wordnet30
settle, as of a debt(verb.communication)

Example:
Solve an old debt.

Synonym:
clear

source: wordnet30
To explain; to resolve; to unfold; to clear up (what is obscure or difficult to be understood); to work out to a result or conclusion; as, to solve a doubt; to solve difficulties; to solve a problem.(verb)

source: webster1913

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