determined

/dɪtˈɜːmɪnd/

/dɪˈtɝmənd/

determined

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having or displaying a strong will

having been learned or found or determined especially by investigation

strongly motivated to succeed

synonyms : compulsive

not changing one's decision to do something despite opposition

synonyms : dictated

devoting full strength and concentrated attention to

Examples

1. The government is determined to check the growth of public spending.

2. The government was determined to break the power of the trade unions.

3. The coach was determined to get his message through to the team before the big game.

4. Their chess team was determined to bring home the regional cup.