English · Word Candidate

solve

/sɒlv/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: solves · solving · solved

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tìm ra câu trả lời hoặc giải pháp cho một vấn đề hoặc câu hỏi

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Verb

True piety would effectually solve such scruples.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

to find out the perpetrator, the motive etc (of crime)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tìm ra thủ phạm, động cơ v.v. (của tội phạm)

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Verb

to solve a murder to solve a crime

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “solve” mean?

To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out.

Is “solve” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.