solve

Verb

• settle, as of a debt
  • clear a debt
    
  • solve an old debt
    

• find the solution
  • solve an equation
    
  • solve for x
    

• find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
  • did you solve the problem?
    
  • Work out your problems with the boss
    
  • this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out
    
  • did you get it?
    
  • Did you get my meaning?
    
  • He could not work the math problem
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  clear , resolve , work out , figure out , puzzle out , lick , work