# solves

Pronunciation: US say "SAHLVZ" /sɑlvz/; UK say "SOLVZ" /sɒlvz/; AUS say "SAWLVZ" /sɔlvz/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of solve. — third-person singular simple present indicative of solve
   - Simple: Third-person singular simple present of solve. Use it with he, she, it, or one person or thing.
   - _The detective slowly solves the case by tracing each clue._
   - _A good mediator often solves disputes that lawyers cannot._

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