Past tense of determine
regular verb
The past tense of determine is determined. The past participle is also determined.
Forms of determine
| Base form (V1) | determine /dɪˈtɜː(ɹ).mɪn/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | determined /dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/ |
| Past participle (V3) | determined /dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/ |
| Present participle | determining /dɪˈtɝmɪnɪŋ/ |
| Third person singular | determines /dɪˈtɝmɪnz/ |
Determined in a sentence
- The news of his father's illness determined him to depart immediately.
- The court has determined the cause.
- Quality of life is usually determined by health, education, and income.From the entry quality
- Napoleon's drive on Moscow was as determined as it was disastrous.From the entry drive
- Table seatings are generally determined by tacit convention, not binding formal protocol.From the entry convention
Meaning of determine
- verb To set the boundaries or limits of.
- verb To ascertain definitely; to figure out, find out, or conclude by analyzing, calculating, or investigating.
- verb To fix the form or character of; to shape; to prescribe imperatively; to regulate; to settle.
Questions about the past tense of determine
- What is the past tense of determine?
- The past tense of determine is determined.
- What is the past participle of determine?
- The past participle of determine is determined.
- Is determine a regular or irregular verb?
- Determine is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
Source and license
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