determine

consider, deem, deliberate, hear, ponder, weigh

size up

mediate, moderate, negotiate

prosecute, try

find (for or against)

conclude, resolve

decree, rule

cull, elect, handpick, pick, prefer, select, single (out)

adjudge, adjudicate, arbitrate, find, judge, referee, rule (on), umpire

chew over, cogitate, consider, contemplate, debate, deliberate, entertain, meditate, mull (over), ponder, question, ruminate, study, think (about or over), weigh

espy, sight, spot

look for, search (for or out), seek

desist (from), lay off (of), refrain (from)

knock off, pack (up or in)

break down, conk (out), cut out, stall

pause, stay, suspend

abate, peter (out), wind down

demonstrate, establish, nail (down), prove, show

affirm, assure, ensure, insure, secure

define, specify, state, stipulate

clarify, clear (up), illuminate

conclude, end, finish