All 3 Uses
determine
in
I Survived The American Revolution
(Edited)
- Nate's cheeks burned, but he was determined to prove the captain wrong.
p. 62.2 *determined = firm in purpose
- But Samuel was determined to teach him how to load and fire one perfectly.
p. 65.7
- Captain Marsh's stony face seemed to crumble for a moment, and then he regained his steely determination.
p. 95.2determination = firmness of purpose
Definitions:
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(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.