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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.
Nov 18, 2009 · Hi, when people are described as having a determined chin, does it mean they have a broad chin or oval-shape one? He couldn't tell their color, but they were not dark. Sculpted cheekbones, a determined chin, a long, slender throat.
May 11, 2014 · 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 core value of their profession and the trust of the general public.
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 ...
Sep 8, 2011 · Why do we use only infinitive with the adjective determined as: ? I am determined to do my homework. And we use gurend with the adjective committed as : I am committed doing my homework. Is there a rule that we can follow OR we have to memorize what go with the words?
Jan 9, 2012 · Hi Albertovna, The problem here is that the meanings of both 'determine' and 'define' can vary significantly with context, and the meanings can sometimes overlap. 'Determine' can mean decide (as in PaulQ's 'travel north' example) or discover/identify. 'Define' can mean explain, describe, fix limits, (generally providing more detail about something already identified). To take an example: The charity organisation determined (identified) the most important needs of the homeless as being (1 ...
Aug 23, 2021 · Hello all, She took a deep breath and fixed her eyes on the sky, _____ not to look back. A. determined B. determining. (self-constructed) Both "determine to do" and "be determined to do" are often seen, so I'd like to know in the topic sentence, what would be the difference between options A...
Jun 3, 2021 · "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. Adamant refers to insistence, which might be related to determined, but has nothing to do with decisiveness.
Jun 29, 2013 · TBD (always in all capital letters; usually without periods) is frequently used in AE to mean to be determined, and fits perfectly with the current situation of Ms. Clinton. It seems that what you read (TDB) may have been a typo.
May 15, 2012 · Is there a difference between 'determined whether' and 'determined that'? If so, when to use which? Context: It was impossible to decide exactly how many performers were required until it was determined whether the event would actually take place in both venues. Thanks!
