solve
Translation
to solve, to resolve, to figure out
Examples
Can you solve this puzzle?
Can you solve this puzzle?
They solved the crime quickly.
They solved the crime quickly.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to find an answer to (sth.) She solved the difficult math problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: resolve, work out, figure out
Etymology
From Latin 'solvere' (to loosen, unfasten).
Memory Tips
To 'solve' a problem is like 'loosening' its knots to find the answer.