solve — to find an answer to a problem or difficult situation
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to find an answer to a problem or difficult situation
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɑːlv/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks knocking things off the table solves all problems.
- Scientists are working to solve climate change issues.
- He solved the Rubik's cube while eating pizza - that's real multitasking!
solve
VERB[/sɑːlv/]
to find an answer to a problem or difficult situation
A student solves a difficult math problem and finally gets the correct answer.
Face the problem, don’t just revolve — think it through and finally solve.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin solvere, meaning 'to loosen, untie, or release.' The word evolved metaphorically from its literal sense of unfastening or loosening something bound to its modern meaning of resolving or finding a solution to a problem.
Breakdown
Latin solvere (to loosen, untie, release) + -e (infinitive marker). The root solv- relates to the concept of unfastening, which extended to resolving difficulties or paying debts.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks knocking things off the table solves all problems.”
“Scientists are working to solve climate change issues.”
“He solved the Rubik's cube while eating pizza - that's real multitasking!”
“The detective solved the case using fingerprint evidence.”
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