Determination and Wish

Determination

Determination noun - Firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose.

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Wish and determination are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wish" instead a noun "Determination".

Wish noun - An expression of some desire or inclination.

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Determination and wish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Determination" instead a noun "Wish".

Nearby Words: wished, wishful, wishing, wishfully, wisher

good	good determination	good wish
pure	pure determination	pure wish
similar	similar determination	similar wish
true	true determination	true wish
Other adjectives: single, strong, real, personal, magic, new, apparent, previous.

Before, his determination to get entrance into the prestigious Evil League of Evil was merely a wish to gain respect.

Source: Web Video / Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
Regardless of the fact that determination is unclear, I have resolved to continue due to the content of the emotive concept I wish to relay.

Source: Beat
The world is big on free will and self-determination so they won't actually grant the wish so much as make it easier for the wisher to obtain what they want.

Source: Literature / Journey to Chaos

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