Definition of solve

"solve" in the verb sense

1. solve, work out, figure out, puzzle out, lick, work

find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

"did you solve the problem?"

"Work out your problems with the boss"

"this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out"

"did you get it?"

"Did you get my meaning?"

"He could not work the math problem"

2. resolve, solve

find the solution

"solve an equation"

"solve for x"

3. clear, solve

settle, as of a debt

"clear a debt"

"solve an old debt"

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Quotations for solve

Life is probation: mortal man was made
To solve the solemn problem - right or wrong. [ John Quincy Adams ]

Man is not born to solve the problem of the universe; but to find out what he has to do, and to restrain himself within the limits of his comprehension.

To be a philosopher is not merely to have subtle thoughts, nor even to found a school, but so to love wisdom as to live, according to its dictates, a life of simplicity, independence, magnanimity, and trust. It is to solve some of the problems of life, not only theoretically, but practically. [ Thoreau ]

solve in Scrabble®

The word solve is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 8

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays In The Letters solve:

SOLVE
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VOLES
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All Scrabble® Plays For The Word solve

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solve in Words With Friends™

The word solve is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 10

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays In The Letters solve:

SOLVE
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VOLES
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Words within the letters of solve

2 letter words in solve (3 words)

3 letter words in solve (4 words)

4 letter words in solve (7 words)

5 letter words in solve (Anagrams) (3 words)

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Shorter words in solve

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Longer words containing solve

absolve absolved unabsolved

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