work out

VERB

solve; satisfy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplish achieve arrange come out complete develop devise figure out fix form formulate handle happen resolve win

WEAK

attain be effective bring off clear come to terms compromise construct contrive elaborate evolve find out finish get something done go go well manipulate pan out plan prosper pull off put together reach agreement result succeed swing turn out up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

break destroy disarrange disorganize disturb fail forget give up halt ignore lose neglect stop

Example Sentences

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It uses a formula to work out how much a parent should pay.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey monitors people's urine for 24 hours to work out how much salt we've been eating.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

An honest trader should always look back and review why it was a particular trade didn’t work out.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

“It has to be their choice for it to work out; it happens organically.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Give them just a few letters of the real message, and they may be able to work out the whole thing.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

work out

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