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Apr 30, 2022 · I am more familiar with "I'm determined to do something" in which "determined" is an adjective, but some dictionaries include " determine + to +infinitive" (determine as a verb here)and mark it as a "formal" expression. For example, "Mary is determined to leave" vs "Mary determines to leave" => The first one sounds better to me but I am not ...
Jun 3, 2021 · British English. Jun 3, 2021. #2. "Determined" has a very different meaning from "decisive". Being decisive is all about making quick decisions and sticking to them. Being determined is a form of mental strength, and has nothing to do with decision making. It could in fact point to obstinacy, which is something of an antonym of decisiveness.
Nov 18, 2009 · Nov 18, 2009. #2. I haven't heard of a "determined," chin, but I would say it meant he had a "strong", "jutting", or "well-defined" chin. Also, this may refer to the shape of his jawline in general rather than just his chin. "Broad" might also be valid.
Sep 8, 2011 · Member Emeritus. New York City. English - US. Sep 8, 2011. #2. I am determined to do my homework. I am committed to doing my homework. The "committed" in your second sentence also needs "to".
Nov 28, 2020 · English - England. Nov 28, 2020. #2. Both are possible. But the second is the more common version, as you say. Maybe because to not give up is technically a split infinitive, since there’s an extra word separating the infinitive marker “to” from its infinitive, and until relatively recently, split infinitives were frowned upon.
Jan 26, 2022 · The grammar is not the same. I am determined to have it done. I am committed to have it done. I am committed to having it done. "Determined" is a decision within a person's mind. The person decides "I intend to do this." "Commited" is a public action involving other people. "I have promised my company that I will do this."
Jun 29, 2013 · Par exemple : date to be determined/date TBD = date à déterminer. Ce qui sous-entend pas encore déterminée (fixée) / reste à déterminer. Le sens est celui-ci (extrait du Petit Robert) : Fixer par un choix. Le lieu et l'heure de la réunion restent à déterminer. arrêter, décider, régler; convenir.
May 11, 2014 · New Member. Chinese. May 11, 2014. #1. hi guys, I would ask what does "be determined for" mean? I have leant about "determined on sth" or sth is determined by sth, but how to understand "be determined for" ? sentence: journalists, as the main providers of news and information, should be more reasonably objective, disciplined and determined for ...
Sep 28, 2007 · Jun 8, 2011. #5. Highstep said: The Canadian government translation seems to be officially à determiner, (source) which seems clear to me. Looking at the other threads, être determiner seems like an anglicisme and reste à voir is more like wait and see. And à confirmer means to be confirmed. Last edited by a moderator: Jun 29, 2013.
Apr 9, 2008 · TimLA. Member Emeritus. Los Angeles. English - US. Apr 9, 2008. #2. This means that a person has an attitude that they will accomplish whatever they wish. They have a "determined" look in their eyes. They are "determined" when they want to do somethiing.
