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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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What’s Next: EBay has said it is reviewing the unsolicited offer to determine the course of action for it and its shareholders.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

The newer research extended the idea into biology, asking whether the same physical rules that shape the cosmos may also quietly determine whether cells can function.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

There are now widespread efforts under way to determine the travels of the index couple in South America and contact-trace the passengers who left the ship.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

The message said the situation was “fluid” and that officials were working with Instructure to determine the full scope of the outage.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

“As much as I would like to do a Vulcan mind meld with you all, it’s probably not our wisest move. Not this year. The Excelsior judges wouldn’t be able to determine who did what.”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

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