Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
puzzle-out
phrasal verb
/ˈpʌz.əl aʊt/
Definition
To solve or figure out something that is complex or difficult to understand.
Examples
- After hours of deliberation, we finally managed to puzzle out the mystery behind the cryptic message.
- She needed to puzzle out the best strategy to win the game.
- It took some time, but he was able to puzzle out the challenging math problem.
Meaning
The action of working through a problem or situation in order to understand or find a solution, often requiring thought and effort.
Synonyms
- figure out
- solve
- decipher
- unravel
- work out
