Source : WordNet®

figure out
     v : find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand
         the meaning of; "did you solve the problem?"; "Work out
         your problems with the boss"; "this unpleasant situation
         isn't going to work itself out"; "did you get it?"; "Did
         you get my meaning?"; "He could not work the math
         problem" [syn: {solve}, {work out}, {puzzle out}, {lick},
          {work}]