Sŏlve, v. t.
[imp. & p. p. SOLVED; p. pr. & vb. n. SOLVING.] [Lat. & It. solvere, Sp. & Pg. solver, Pr. solver, solvere, O. Fr. solver, soldre, soudre.]
Sense 1. To loosen or separate the parts of; to dissipate.
Sense 2. To explain; to resolve; to eclaircise; to unfold; to clear up, as what is obscure, or difficult to be understood; as, to solve questions; to solve difficulties or a problem.
True piety would effectually solve such scruples. South.
God shall solve the dark decrees of fate. Tickell.
Synonyms—To explain; resolve; unfold; clear up; remove.