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decide; definitely; determine victory; execute; burst
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesverb
to decide; to determine; to resolve
Used when making a choice or reaching a conclusion after consideration.
We need to make a decision as soon as possible.
The court ruled that he should be acquitted.
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Faced with difficulties, he made his choice without hesitation.
They are having a meeting to vote on this proposal.
After discussion, we decided to depart tomorrow.
adverb
definitely; certainly; by all means
Used before negative words to emphasize certainty or resolve.
He said he would definitely not give up this opportunity.
Facing the enemy, the soldiers would definitely not yield.
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On matters of principle, we will definitely not compromise.
He has made up his mind and will definitely not change it.
As a doctor, saving lives is my bounden duty; I will definitely not decline.
verb
to determine victory or defeat; to decide the winner
Used in competitive contexts to indicate determining a winner or outcome.
This match will determine the归属 of the championship.
The final will be held tomorrow to compete for the gold medal.
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After five rounds of competition, the top three were finally determined.
This decisive battle will determine the course of the entire war.
They will determine the winner through debate.
verb
to execute (a criminal); to put to death
formalLegal term referring to capital punishment.
That murderer was sentenced to death by shooting.
According to law, he will be executed.
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The court decided to immediately execute him.
This heinous criminal was sentenced to immediate execution.
Many countries have abolished capital punishment.
verb
to burst; to break (of dikes, dams, etc.)
Refers to the breaking or bursting of water barriers like dikes or dams.
Continuous heavy rains caused the river dike to burst.
The flood destroyed the dam, creating a large breach.
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Engineers are rushing to repair the broken section of the dike.
This dam is in disrepair and could burst at any time.
Villagers are trying to block the breach in the dike.