Solve v. t. [imp. & p. p. Solved p. pr. & vb. n. Solving.]  To explain; to resolve; to unfold; to clear up (what is obscure or difficult to be understood); to work 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.
  Syn: -- To explain; resolve; unfold; clear up.
  solved
       adj : explained or answered; "mysteries solved and unsolved;
             problems resolved and unresolved" [syn: resolved]
             [ant: unsolved]