Solve /(sŏlv)/

imp. & p. p. Solved; p. pr. & vb. n. Solving

1. To explain; to resolve; to unfold; to clear up (what is obscure or difficult to be understood); to work out to a result or conclusion; as, to solve a doubt; to solve difficulties; to solve a problem.

   True piety would effectually solve such scruples.

   God shall solve the dark decrees of fate.

1. A solution; an explanation. [Obs.]