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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
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Predetermine

Which is correct and natural please?
Does a person's name play a role in determining their personality?

Does a person's name predetermine their personality?

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They mean different things. " -- means it directly causes, sets, or decides the outcome

  • They mean different things.
  • " -- means it directly causes, sets, or decides the outcome
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They mean different things.

"...play a role in..." -- means it has some factor of influence or participation in the outcome
"...predetermine..." -- means it directly causes, sets, or decides the outcome

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