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Determine

verb

Determine means to figure out or decide.

9 letters 4 syllables

What does Determine mean?

Determine means to figure out or decide.

Dictionary definition

To determine means to find out or decide something after thinking or checking.

Example sentences

Determine in a sentence

easy

We need to determine the correct answer from the clues.

medium

The test will determine whether the bridge is safe.

hard

Good evidence helps readers determine what the author means.

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Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does determine mean?

Practice 2

Which choice is closest in meaning to determine?

Practice 3

Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for determine?

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Synonyms

Words like Determine

decideRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
identifyRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
find outRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms

Opposite words

guessHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
ignoreHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
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Base word

determine

verb

determine

Base form of determine.

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