Both Uses
determine
in
A Long Walk to Water
(Edited)
- Then he caught up with the group, determined not to lag behind, not to complain, not to be any trouble to anyone.
p. 22.4 *determined = firm in purpose
- He felt his determination growing, as it had in the days after Uncle's death.
p. 81.1determination = firmness of purpose
Definitions:
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(1)
(determined as in: is determined to succeed) firm in purpose
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(2)
(determine as in: determined she is guilty) to learn, discover, or decide
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(determine as in: this game determines the champion) to control (how something will turn out)
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(meaning too rare to warrant focus) See a comprehensive dictionary for specialized meanings used in law, math, and logic.