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be determined

VERB

intend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aim contemplate design designate destine expect mean plan propose resolve think try

STRONG

appoint attempt connote decree dedicate denote devote endeavor essay express import indicate meditate ordain plot purpose reserve scheme signify spell strive

WEAK

add up aspire to be resolved figure on have in mind hope to look forward set apart set aside

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disbelieve disregard forget ignore neglect

STRONG

be idle dismiss misuse use waste

VERB

persevere

Synonyms

STRONGEST

endure hold on keep going persist press on proceed pursue stand firm

STRONG

continue maintain remain

WEAK

be resolved be stubborn carry on go for broke go for it go on hang in hang tough hold fast keep driving keep on leave no stone unturned plug away see it through stay the course stick with it

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease discontinue give up stop

WEAK

be lazy idle leave quit

Example Sentences

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The official cause and manner of death is still to be determined by the coroner, the sheriff’s office said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

It couldn’t be determined who owns Canes Venatici.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The percentage increases would be determined on a case-by-case basis but could amount to hundreds of dollars a month in some cases.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Exactly what happened is still to be determined by a coroner, but his family believe he was discharged while still in the grip of a manic episode.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

“He must be determined to hide what really happened if Dumbledore couldn’t get it out of him,” she said in a low voice, as they stood in the deserted, snowy courtyard at break.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

be determined

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