solved

Variant of solve

solve definition

solve (sälv, sôlv)

transitive verb solved, solving solv′·ing

  1. to find or provide a satisfactory answer or explanation for; make clear; explain
  2. to find or provide the correct or a satisfactory solution to (a problem)

Etymology: ME solven < L solvere (for se-luere), to loosen, release, free < se-, apart (see secede) + luere, to let go, set free: see lose

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