The Opposite(Antonym) of “solve”
The antonyms of solve are create and complicate. The antonym create means to bring something into existence, while complicate means to make something more difficult or complex.
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Definitions and Examples of create, complicate
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To bring something into existence; to make something new.
Example
She used her imagination to create a beautiful painting.
To make something more difficult or complex.
Example
The instructions were so confusing that they only complicated the situation.
Key Differences: create vs complicate
- 1Create means to bring something into existence, while solve means to find a solution to a problem.
- 2Complicate means to make something more difficult or complex, while solve means to simplify or resolve a problem.
Effective Usage of create, complicate
- 1Problem Solving: Use solve when trying to find a solution to a problem.
- 2Innovation: Use create when talking about bringing something new into existence.
- 3Complexity: Use complicate when discussing how something has become more difficult or complex.
Remember this!
The antonyms of solve are create and complicate. Use create when talking about bringing something new into existence, and complicate when discussing how something has become more difficult or complex. Use solve when trying to find a solution to a problem.