Solve (s&obreve_;lv), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Solved (s&obreve_;lvd); p. pr. & vb. n. Solving.] [L. solvere, solutum; from a prefix so- expressing separation (cf. Sober) + luere to loosen; cf. OF. soldre, soudre. See Loose, and cf. Absolve.] 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.
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True piety would effectually solve such scruples. South.
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God shall solve the dark decrees of fate. Tickell.
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Syn. -- To explain; resolve; unfold; clear up.
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