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Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
solve/sɒlv/

▶verb find an answer to, explanation for, or way of dealing with (a problem or mystery).

– derivatives
solvable adjective,
solver noun.

– origin ME: from L. solvere ‘loosen, unfasten’.

'solve' also found in these Oxford entries:

charette - clear - clue - crack - dissolve - Gordian knot - insoluble - irresolvable - nut - omnicompetent - resolve - soh - soluble - solution - solvate - sphinx - tar baby - troubleshoot - unravel - work

Forum discussions with the word(s) "solve" in the title:

"to solve" or "to solving"?
a man who knows how to solve your veins problems
assisting us <solve / in solving/ solving> the problem
creative means to problem solve (grammar help)
decide a question vs. solve a question
decide/solve /settle the matter in favour
Difference between solve and resolve
He has already had an idea as to how to solve this problem
How do you call it when you solve a mathematical question or problem ?
If you are a smart student, you will solve this math fomula
in trying to solve which all previous investigations
problem that is difficult to solve
resolve or solve?
Resolve v. Solve
resolve vs solve
Sentence with "solve"
Solvate/ Solubilize/ Solve
Solve <> Resolve
solve a problem
solve a problem or resolve a problem
solve and resolve
solve only two
Solve or Resolve problems???
Solve the chasm
solve the problem of
Solve the purpose
solve vs resolve
Solve, clear up, crack, track down a criminal case
solve>resolve
the purpose of trying to solve the clue
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