become certain
Frequency: 6.015.3 per million words
To reach a state of being sure after a period of uncertainty.
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- As more evidence was presented, the jury began to become certain of the defendant's guilt.
- I will only become certain about the plan after I see the final report.
- She had been unsure at first, but she slowly became certain that moving abroad was the right decision.
- After weeks of research, the scientists have become certain that their hypothesis is correct.
- It was only after talking to him directly that I became certain he was telling the truth.
- Once you review all the data, you will become certain of the outcome.
- He watched the sky darken and became certain that a storm was approaching.
- The detective cross-referenced the alibis and became certain of the main suspect's involvement.
- Through meditation and self-reflection, he has become certain of his life's purpose.
- We will become certain of our travel dates once the flights are officially booked.