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determines

The correct spelling is determines.

How to pronounce determines

verb

Say it like: Det-erm-ine-s

The correct spelling is determines. To set the boundaries or limits of. For example: "The news of his father's illness determined him to depart immediately."

Usage Examples

The news of his father's illness determined him to depart immediately.

The court has determined the cause.

I determined to go home at once.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To set the boundaries or limits of.
  2. 2.To ascertain definitely; to figure out, find out, or conclude by analyzing, calculating, or investigating.
  3. 3.To fix the form or character of; to shape; to prescribe imperatively; to regulate; to settle.
  4. 4.To fix the course of; to impel and direct; with a remoter object preceded by to.
  5. 5.To bring to a conclusion, as a question or controversy; to settle authoritative or judicial sentence; to decide.

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