1.
Discover or determine, as in Let's figure out a way to help. [Early 1900s]
2.
Solve or decipher, as in Can you figure out this puzzle?
[Early 1800s]
figure out
| Idioms: figure out |
| WordNet: figure out |
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The verb has one meaning:
Meaning #1: find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
Synonyms: solve, work out, puzzle out, lick, work
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| Birmingham, Wayne (Quotes By) |
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