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Definitions

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

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bear begin commence create discourage dissuade hinder initiate prevent repress start stop suppress

WEAK

doubt hesitate miss overlook waver

VERB

discover, find out

Synonyms

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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

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elect establish fix resolve

STRONG

destine doom fate finger foreordain predestine predetermine preform preordain purpose settle

WEAK

make up mind

Antonyms

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destroy ignore unsettle

WEAK

begin doubt hesitate miss overlook start waver

VERB

dictate, govern, regulate

Synonyms

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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

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let go

STRONG

follow mismanage neglect

WEAK

begin doubt hesitate miss overlook start waver

Usage

What are other ways to say determine?

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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Last week it emerged Angela Constance's remarks about Prof Alexis Jay are to be independently investigated to determine if they breached the ministerial code.

From BBC

“The U.S. is likely working through diplomatic channels to determine if it’s actually registered in Russia,” said retired Rear Adm.

From The Wall Street Journal

The kit will talk users through the process with voice instructions as well as checking the person's hearth rhythm to determine whether a shock is needed.

From BBC

As 2026 dawns, it does feel that how United do in the winter transfer window will determine whether they will retain any hope of qualifying for the Champions League.

From BBC

It couldn’t be determined by The Wall Street Journal whether the CIA had engaged in other activities inside the country.

From The Wall Street Journal

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