Associations to the word «Solve»

Wiktionary

SOLVE, verb. To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out.
SOLVE, verb. (mathematics) To find the values of variables that satisfy a system of equations and/or inequalities.
SOLVE, verb. (mathematics) To algebraically manipulate an equation or inequality into a form that isolates a chosen variable on one side, so that the other side consists of an expression that may be used to generate solutions.
SOLVE, noun. (obsolete) A solution; an explanation.

Dictionary definition

SOLVE, verb. 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".
SOLVE, verb. Find the solution; "solve an equation"; "solve for x".
SOLVE, verb. Settle, as of a debt; "clear a debt"; "solve an old debt".

Wise words

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn