solve 
/ˈsɑ:lv/ verb
solves; solved; solv·ing /ˈsɑ:lv/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to find a way to deal with and end (a problem)
▪ They are working to solve the traffic problem. ▪ If they'll lend us the money we need, all our problems will be solved. 2 a : to find the correct answer to (something, such as a riddle)
▪ She solved the riddle/puzzle. ▪ He couldn't solve the math problem.
b : to find the correct explanation for (something, such as a mystery)
▪ The mystery/crime has been solved. ▪ The FBI has been trying to solve the case for years.
▪ They are working to solve the traffic problem. ▪ If they'll lend us the money we need, all our problems will be solved.
▪ She solved the riddle/puzzle. ▪ He couldn't solve the math problem.
b : to find the correct explanation for (something, such as a mystery)
▪ The mystery/crime has been solved. ▪ The FBI has been trying to solve the case for years.
— solv·able /ˈsɑ:lvəbəl/ adjective
▪ an easily solvable mystery
/ˈsɑ:lvəbəl/ adjective ▪ an easily solvable mystery
— solv·er noun, plural solv·ers [count]
▪ She's a good problem solver.
▪ She's a good problem solver.
