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determine vs decree

decree vs determine

determine is not a noun while decree is a noun.

determine and decree both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
determine No No Yes No
decree Yes No Yes No
As verbs, decree is a hyponym of determine; that is, decree is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than determine:
  • determine: reach, make, or come to a decision about something
  • decree: decide with authority
determine (noun) decree (noun)
a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
determine (verb) decree (verb)
reach, make, or come to a decision about something decide with authority
fix conclusively or authoritatively issue a decree
shape or influence; give direction to
fix in scope; fix the boundaries of
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
decide upon or fix definitely
settle conclusively; come to terms
Difference between determine and decree

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