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to solve
01
to find an answer or solution to a question or problem
Transitive: to solve a question or problem
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
solve
3rd person singular
solves
Present participle
solving
Past simple
solved
Past participle
solved
Examples
A positive attitude can often help you solve various challenges in life.
02
to find the solution or answer to a mathematical problem or equation
Transitive: to solve a math problem or equation
Examples
She solved the complex math problem in just a few minutes.
03
to pay off or resolve a financial obligation, such as a debt
Transitive: to solve a financial obligation
Examples
He was finally able to solve his credit card debt after months of saving.
Lexical Tree
dissolve
resolve
soluble
solve
