J joham Key Member Joined Oct 30, 2007 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Chinese Home Country China Current Location China Mar 11, 2012 #1 I am afraid we must settle/solve the problem of what to do with him. Do the two verbs mean the same thing in this context? Thank you in advance.
I am afraid we must settle/solve the problem of what to do with him. Do the two verbs mean the same thing in this context? Thank you in advance.
emsr2d2 Moderator Staff member Joined Jul 28, 2009 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location UK Mar 12, 2012 #2 joham said: I am afraid we must settle/solve the problem of what to do with him. Do the two verbs mean the same thing in this context? Thank you in advance. Click to expand... I wouldn't say "settle a problem", only "solve a problem" or "resolve a problem/an issue".
joham said: I am afraid we must settle/solve the problem of what to do with him. Do the two verbs mean the same thing in this context? Thank you in advance. Click to expand... I wouldn't say "settle a problem", only "solve a problem" or "resolve a problem/an issue".
S SoothingDave VIP Member Joined Apr 17, 2009 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Mar 12, 2012 #3 You settle issues or settle disputes. You solve or resolve problems.