solve
Reach the answer
To solve is to find the answer or explanation for something—a problem, puzzle, mystery, or equation.
You solve a math problem by working through it to the correct answer.
Detectives solve crimes by identifying the perpetrator.
To solve a dispute is to resolve it: We need to solve this before it gets worse.
The word implies reaching a definitive conclusion rather than just managing or coping.
Challenge testing ingenuity
- riddlePuzzling question to solve
- enigmaSomething hard to fathom
- conundrumPerplexing problem or question
- cryptogramCoded message puzzle
clue · decipher · decode · unravel · deduce · logic · brainteaser · crossword
Study by breaking down
- logicScience of valid reasoning
- deduceReach by reasoning
- inferDerive by reasoning
- hypothesizePropose a tentative explanation
reason · conclude · evaluate · systematic · methodical · analytical · critical thinking · rationalize
Something unexplained or unknown
- detectiveProfessional crime investigator
- whodunitCrime fiction identifying perpetrator
- sleuthPrivate investigator
- crimePunishable illegal act
investigation · evidence · deduction · suspect · alibi · motive · case · uncover
Mathematical equality assertion
- formulaFixed method or notation
- theoremDemonstrated logical conclusion
- proofDemonstration of truth
- calculateDetermine through math
compute · derive · variable · algorithm · mathematical · quadratic · algebraic · numerical
Solution to query
- fixRepair or solution
- remedyCurative treatment or fix
- rectifyTo make something right
- figure outDetermine through reasoning
work out · crack · tackle · address · overcome · untangle · disentangle · troubleshoot
Shared position between parties
- compromiseAgreement through mutual sacrifice
- settlementResolved dispute or colony
- reconciliationRestoration of friendly relations
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
mediation · arbitration · diplomacy · peacemaking · truce · accord · consensus · harmony
puzzle
Challenge testing ingenuity
- riddlePuzzling question to solve
- enigmaSomething hard to fathom
- conundrumPerplexing problem or question
cryptogram · clue · decipher · decode · unravel · deduce · logic · brainteaser · crossword · sudoku
analyze
Study by breaking down
hypothesize · reason · conclude · evaluate · systematic · methodical · analytical · critical thinking · rationalize · determine
mystery
Something unexplained or unknown
- detectiveProfessional crime investigator
- whodunitCrime fiction identifying perpetrator
- sleuthPrivate investigator
crime · investigation · evidence · deduction · suspect · alibi · motive · case · uncover · reveal
equation
Mathematical equality assertion
calculate · compute · derive · variable · algorithm · mathematical · quadratic · algebraic · numerical · arithmetic
answer
Solution to query
figure out · work out · crack · tackle · address · overcome · untangle · disentangle · troubleshoot · debug
agreement
Shared position between parties
- compromiseAgreement through mutual sacrifice
- settlementResolved dispute or colony
- reconciliationRestoration of friendly relations
negotiation · mediation · arbitration · diplomacy · peacemaking · truce · accord · consensus · harmony · dispute
- word gamescrossword, Scrabble, crossword puzzle, anagram, word game
- S wordssay, see, set, sit, son
- math verbsadd, adds, subtract, subtracts, multiply
- mysteriesmystery, enigma, enigmas, puzzle, riddle
- puzzle game termspieces, tiles, blocks, grid, board
- algebravariables, equations, equation, polynomials, algebraic equations
solvecomplicate
Make more difficult
tangle · confuse · muddle · entangle · make worse
- problem solvingAddressing challenges systematically
- creative solutionsOriginal problem-solving methods
- problem solverOne who resolves difficulties
- duct tape solution
- problem solved
- equation solvingFinding unknown values mathematically
resolve, absolute, solution, resolution, resolved, dissolve, resolute, solved, absolve