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solve

solve \'sa:lv, 'so.lv\ vt [ME solven to loosen, fr. L solvere to loosen, 
   solve, dissolve, fr.] sed-, se-, apart + luere to release - more at SECEDE, 
   LOSE 1: to find a solution for  2: to pay (as a debt) in full  - solv.er n