verb
solve
SAHLV/sɑːlv/
To find the answer or solution to a problem.
She solves the puzzle by looking for a repeating pattern.
Etymology
Latin solvere covered both loosening and explaining. English likewise moved from physical senses such as dispersing and dissolving to clearing up a difficulty or finding an answer.
In context
he is trying to solve a problem he's trying to answer a question and the problem that Aras is trying to address is the question about how God can become human
More examples
- We solved the equation without a calculator.
- Restarting the computer may solve the problem.
- The detective is close to solving the mystery.
Forms
solve · solves · solved · solving
solution noun — An answer to a problem or difficulty.
solver noun — A person who finds answers to problems.