determined
/dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/verb
To set the boundaries or limits of.
Example sentences
- “The news of his father's illness determined him to depart immediately.”
- “The court has determined the cause.”
Featured as word of the day on February 17, 2026.
Related words
detrimentalCausing damage or harm.deteriorateTo make worse; to make inferior in quality or value; to impair.deviceAny piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.deterTo prevent something from happening.deviousCunning or deceiving, not straightforward or honest, not frank.detachedTo take apart from; to take off.