Antonyms for solve

Grammar : Verb

Spell : solv

Phonetic Transcription : sɒlv

Definition of solve

Origin : late 14c., "to disperse, dissipate, loosen," from Latin solvere "to loosen, dissolve; untie, release, detach; depart; unlock; scatter; dismiss; accomplish, fulfill; explain; remove," from PIE *se-lu-, from reflexive pronoun *s(w)e- (see idiom) + root *leu- "to loosen, divide, cut apart" (see lose). The meaning "explain, answer" is attested from 1530s; for sense evolution, see solution. Mathematical use is attested from 1737. Related: Solved; solving.

verb answer, resolve

Example sentences :

When you solve a sum you go from "a" to "b" and from "b" to "c" and from "c" to "d" and so on.
Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon

To solve their problem the engineers borrowed an idea from the Sumerians.
Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon

But this does not astonish us when we understand the difficulties which he was obliged to solve.
Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon

He was trying to solve his problem and Tillie's, and what he had found was no solution, but a compromise.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

I asked, astonished at Jim's behavior, and anxious for some clew by which to solve its mystery.
Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith

If you can solve the problems, will you send me the answers by the first post?
Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 15, July 9, 1870 » by Various

But Frank was determined to solve the mystery, and he kept doggedly on.
Extract from : « Frank Roscoe's Secret » by Allen Chapman

But, he reflected, it was important to him to solve the secret which bothered him so greatly.
Extract from : « Frank Roscoe's Secret » by Allen Chapman

Tom and I are trying to solve the mystery, and secrecy is of the greatest importance.
Extract from : « The Inn at the Red Oak » by Latta Griswold

Your experience is called on to solve instantly and practically a thousand problems.
Extract from : « The Forest » by Stewart Edward White

Synonyms for solve

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