DETERMINE

/dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ ► audio Scrabble 12 Words With Friends 14

Definition

  1. verb establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study. — synonyms: find, find_out, ascertain
  2. verb shape or influence. — synonyms: shape, mold, influence, regulate
  3. verb fix conclusively or authoritatively. — synonyms: set
  4. verb decide upon or fix definitely. — synonyms: specify, set, define, fix, limit
  5. verb reach, make, or come to a decision about something. — synonyms: decide, make_up_one's_mind
  6. verb fix in scope.
  7. verb settle conclusively. — synonyms: settle, square_off, square_up
  8. verb find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort. — synonyms: check, find_out, see, ascertain, watch, learn

Examples

  • “The news of his father's illness determined him to depart immediately.”
  • “The court has determined the cause.”
  • “I determined to go home at once.”

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