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solve
UK /sɒlv/ US /sɑlv/
verb 5noun 1
Collocations
22(verb.)
ADV
completely
We finally managed to completely solve the problem that had been troubling our team for weeks.
largely | half, partially, partly | hardly
not necessarily
Having more money doesn't necessarily solve all of your problems.
adequately, satisfactorily
The mechanic was able to adequately solve the car's engine problem in just one afternoon.
effectively | convincingly | easily, readily | quickly | elegantly, neatly | magically, somehow | eventually, finally | never
VERB + SOLVE
attempt to, try to
help (to), help sb (to)
A good dictionary can help you solve many problems with vocabulary and grammar.
be designed to
This new software was designed to solve common computer problems for small businesses.
fail to | be difficult to
PREP
by
The mystery was finally solved by a careful examination of the old letters in the attic.
with
We managed to solve the argument with a honest conversation between us.
PHRASES
an attempt to solve sth
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