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determined

adj.
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //dɪˈtɝmənd// UK //dɪtˈɜːmɪnd// de·ter·mined General-service

adj. having a strong feeling that you must do something and will not let anything stop you. You use this to describe someone who works hard to reach a goal even when it is difficult.

adj. possessing or displaying a firm purpose or resolve; having reached a fixed decision. Typically used as a predicative or attributive adjective to describe human character or specific intent.


SIMPLE

She is determined to win the race.

CONTEXTUAL

Despite several rejections from publishers, the young author remained determined to see her novel in print.

COMPLEX

The committee's determined efforts to reform the local tax system eventually overcame the initial resistance from the business community.

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Often followed by a 'to' infinitive or the preposition 'on' plus a gerund.

Pitfall

He is determined for winningHe is determined to winDetermined is followed by a 'to' infinitive when expressing a goal, not 'for' plus a gerund.

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