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(slv), v. t.[imp. & p. p.Solved (slvd); 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. True piety would effectually solve such scruples. South. God shall solve the dark decrees of fate. Tickell. Syn. -- To explain; resolve; unfold; clear up. Solve n.A solution; an explanation. [Obs.] Shak. スポンサード リンク
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