Solve

Part of speech: noun (n.)

A solution; an explanation. [Obs.] Shak.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To explain; to resolve; to unfold; to clear up out to a result or conclusion; as, to solve a doubt; to solve difficulties; to solve a problem. True piety would effectually solve such scruples. South. God shall solve the dark decrees of fate. Tickell.

Synonyms: explain; resolve; unfold; clear up.