51³Ō¹Ļ

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solve

[solv]

verb (used with object)

solved, solving 
  1. to find the answer or explanation for; clear up; explain.

    to solve the mystery of the missing books.

    Synonyms: , , ,
  2. to work out the answer or solution to (a mathematical problem).



solve

/ ²õɒ±ō±¹ /

verb

  1. to find the explanation for or solution to (a mystery, problem, etc)

  2. maths

    1. to work out the answer to (a problem)

    2. to obtain the roots of (an equation)

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Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms

  • solver noun
  • presolve verb (used with object)
  • unsolved adjective
  • well-solved adjective
  • ˈ²õ“DZō±¹±š°ł noun
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51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins

Origin of solve1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English solven, from Latin solvere ā€œto loosen, free, releaseā€
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51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins

Origin of solve1

C15: from Latin solvere to loosen, release, free from debt
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Prior to the UN Oceans Conference confidence in the multilateral process for solving the world's most pressing issues was low.

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To this day, the murder of Pizarro has not been fully solved.

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Now he must solve the seemingly never-ending puzzle that is Tottenham Hotspur.

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BBC Sport has spoken to some of the game's senior figures to consider the key fiscal challengers which face Test cricket - and whether it's possible to solve them.

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Mrs McKay's grandson, Mark Dyer, told the BBC the family was inspired by the Mel Gibson movie Ransom to make a last-ditch attempt to solve the mystery.

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