determine
Usage
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To determine is to arrive at a conclusion after reasoning or observation: He determined that there was no available path to victory. To resolve is to show firmness of purpose: He resolved to ask for a promotion. To decide is to make up one's mind as to what shall be done and the way to do it: He decided to go today.
Example Sentences
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Ahead of the trip, Simon said in a speech that Canada "stands firmly in support of the people of Greenland who will determine their own future".
From BBC
"James was determined, driven and focused compared to some of the other young lads we had from Premier League clubs," recalls Parkin.
From BBC
"He's like a wounded wildebeest: fatally wounded but determined to show how strong he is knowing full well the end is nigh," said a third.
From BBC
"I don't know why in this case – I'm not aware of what criteria is used to determine which cases they pursue and they don't pursue."
From BBC
The rationale suggests many Bitcoin ETF investors might be long-term holders determined to ride out the market’s ups and downs, while overall damage to individual portfolios will be small.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
