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determine

[dih-tur-min] / dɪˈtɜr mɪn /
VERB
conclude, decide
Synonyms
STRONGEST
complete regulate resolve rule
STRONG
actuate arbitrate cinch clinch dispose drive end figure finish halt impel incline induce move opt ordain persuade predispose settle tap terminate
WEAK
call the shots fix upon nail down pin down take a decision ultimate wind up wrap up
Antonyms
STRONG
bear begin commence create discourage dissuade hinder initiate prevent repress start stop suppress
WEAK
doubt hesitate miss overlook waver
VERB
discover, find out
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ascertain check demonstrate detect establish figure out learn see tell verify work out
STRONG
certify divine figure hear tumble unearth
WEAK
add up to boil down to catch on have a hunch make out size up
Antonyms
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confuse disprove invalidate miss overlook
WEAK
begin doubt hesitate start waver
VERB
choose, decide
Synonyms
STRONGEST
elect establish fix resolve
STRONG
destine doom fate finger foreordain predestine predetermine preform preordain purpose settle
WEAK
make up mind
Antonyms
STRONGEST
destroy ignore unsettle
WEAK
begin doubt hesitate miss overlook start waver
VERB
dictate, govern, regulate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affect control decide impose influence limit measure rule shape
STRONG
bound circumscribe command condition delimit devise direct impel incline induce invent lead manage modify plot
WEAK
mark off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
let go
STRONG
follow mismanage neglect
WEAK
begin doubt hesitate miss overlook start waver

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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If a robot is asked to stack blocks into a tower, it must first analyze the scene, identify each block, and determine how to place them correctly.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

We allow each member of the foursome to determine whether their ball lies “within the circle of friendship.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

But as hopeful as the protests were, what happens next will determine whether No Kings is a moment or a movement.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

From July 2027, they must also undergo a fitness assessment to determine whether they would be eligible for service should war break out.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

He circled the basket like it was prey, wary eyes fixed on the two remaining slips of paper as he tried to determine which bore his family’s name.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.