Synonyms for Determine

Definition of determine

verb
  1. establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study; "find the product of two numbers"; "The physicist who found the elusive particle won the Nobel Prize"
  2. shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"
  3. fix conclusively or authoritatively; "set the rules"

14 synonyms found

Writing tips for "determine"

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"Determine" in song lyrics

See how determine is used in real songs:

  • "Til my ears determine"
    Black Milk f/ Dwele — Long Story Short
  • "Yo what up, yeah yeah, that's so it determine"
    Delinquent Habits f/ Big Punisher, JuJu — Western Ways Part 2 (La Seleccion)
  • "You crazy it takes one look you'll determine"
    DJ Honda f/ Al Tariq, The Beatnuts, Fat Joe & Problemz — Out For the Cash

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