<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to conclude or ascertain, as after reasoning, observation, etc.</li><li>Synonyms: verify</li><li>to settle or decide (a dispute, question, etc.) by an authoritative or conclusive decision.</li><li>Synonyms: adjust, resolve</li><li>to cause, affect, or control; fix or decide causally: Demand for a product usually determines supply.</li><li>Synonyms: influence</li><li>to give direction or tendency to; impel.</li><li>Synonyms: incline, lead, induce</li><li>Geometry: to fix the position of.</li><li>Logic: to limit (a notion) by adding differentiating characteristics.</li><li>Chiefly Law: to put an end to; terminate.</li><li>to lead or bring (a person) to a decision.</li><li>to decide upon.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object) to come to a decision or resolution; decide.</li><li>Chiefly Law: to come to an end.</li></ul>