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Meaning:
achieve

to complete (something) successfully, get (something) done

bring to successful conclusion; reach a goal

calculate

to find out (something) by working with numbers

compute or estimate amount

decode

to find the true meaning of (something produced in code)

decipher

derive

to get a feeling etc because of something

deduce a conclusion

devise

to think out, invent (a plan etc)

conceive, dream up

disentangle

to cause (something) to become free from complications or confusion

unwind, disconnect; solve

evolve

(to cause an idea, kind of animal or plant etc) to develop naturally and (usually) gradually

develop, progress

finalize

to give a final form to (something)

finish, complete action

formulate

to express, organize, (ideas etc) clearly and exactly

plan, specify systematically

negotiate

to discuss in order to come to an agreement; to arrange (something) by discussion

bargain, discuss

prearrange

to arrange (something) in advance

plan out; supply instructions

rehearse

to practise (a play, music, a speech etc) before a public performance

prepare for performance

settle

(to cause a person, animal) to be, rest, in a comfortable or new position; to become established in a new place, job, way of life; to make an agreement about (a dispute); to pay (a debt)

straighten out, resolve

shake down

to become adjusted to a new environment, new conditions etc

repeat action to improve

solve

to find the answer to (a problem etc); explain (a difficulty)

answer, resolve

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