Solve \Solve\ (s[o^]lv), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Solved
(s[o^]lvd); 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 (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.
True piety would effectually solve such scruples.
--South.
God shall solve the dark decrees of fate. --Tickell.
Syn: To explain; resolve; unfold; clear up.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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