Solve and Simplify

Solve

Solve verb - To find an answer for through reasoning.

Simplify and solve are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Simplify" instead a verb "Solve".

Nearby Words: solution, solved, solving, solvable, solver

Simplify

Simplify verb - To make plain or understandable.
Usage example: the book simplifies for the layman some concepts of economics

Solve and simplify are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Solve" instead a verb "Simplify".

Common collocations

problem solve problem simplify problem
plot solve plot simplify plot
number solve number simplify number
issue solve issue simplify issue
Other words: situation, task, game, puzzle, plots.
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