Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
figure out
Phrasal verb
/ˈfɪɡər aʊt/
Definition
To find a solution to a problem or to understand something by thinking.
Examples
- I need to figure out how to solve this math problem.
- After some thought, she was able to figure out the answer to the riddle.
- Can you help me figure out where we parked the car?
Meaning
The phrase ‘figure out’ refers to the process of comprehending or solving something that is confusing or complex.
Synonyms
- Determine
- Resolve
- Decipher
- Understand
