3.3.1 Decide, plan

Use this domain for words related to deciding to do something.

Louw Nida Codes:

30E To Decide, To Conclude

What words refer to deciding to do something?

decide, decide on, decide against, choose, plan, conclude that, determine your course, strategize

What words refer to what is decided?

decision, choice, plan, course, strategy

3.3.1.1 Purpose, goal

Use this domain for words referring to a goal--something that you want to do or something that you want to happen.

Louw Nida Codes:

89I Purpose

What words refer to the purpose of what you are doing?

purpose, goal, aim (n), design (n), desire (n), destination, end, function, idea, intent, intention, object, objective, plan, the point, proposal, reason, target, use (n),

What words refer to the purpose of something someone says?

point, implication, mean, be driving at, be trying to say,

What words refer to the purpose of something like a machine or tool?

function, use,

What words indicate the purpose of something?

for, be for, for the sake of, serve to, so, so that, to, toward, with a view to, with the aim of,

What words indicate that something is done or made for a particular purpose?

be meant to do something, supposed to do something, be intended to do something, be designed to do something,

What words refer to trying to reach a goal?

to strive toward a goal, press on, aim for, endeavor, head for, try to accomplish,

What words refer to reaching a goal?

reach, attain, surpass

What words refer to failing to reach a goal?

fail to reach, miss, fall short of

What words refer to not having any purpose?

purposeless, without purpose, lack a goal, aimless, drifting, no direction,

3.3.1.2 Choose

Use this domain for words related to choosing something--to want one thing (or person) from a group of things, or to choose to do one thing from several possible things you could do.

Louw Nida Codes:

30F To Choose, To Select, To Prefer

What words refer to choosing something?

choose, select, prefer, decide on, pick, designate, elect, favor, opt for, specify, vote, would rather have

What words refer to the thing that is chosen?

choice, selection, preference, decision

What words refer to the things that could be chosen?

alternative, option, selection, candidate

3.3.1.3 Cast lots

Use this domain for words referring to casting lots--to make a decision by chance.

What is the general term for making a decision by chance?

cast lots [in English and many languages there isn't a generic term; 'cast lots' is archaic]

What methods are used for making a decision by chance?

roll a die, flip a coin, draw straws, pick names out of a hat, rock-paper-scissors, pick a card (out of a deck), count off, decide who goes first

What kind of decisions are made by these methods?

deciding who goes first in a game, deciding who dies (e.g. who gets the life preserver), deciding who is guilty

What do people say when a decision has been made?

X team has won the toss. OK, John goes first. I win. The Lord's will be done. It is the will of the gods. The gods have spoken.

What is the validating principle behind these methods?

fate, chance, God's will, social consensus

3.3.1.4 Intend

Use this domain for words related to intending to do something--to do something intentionally and not by accident.

Louw Nida Codes:

30D To Intend, To Purpose, To Plan

What words refer to intending to do something?

intend, aim, expect, mean to do something, plan, purpose, resolve, be set on,

What words refer to what is intended?

intent, intention, impulse, aim, purpose, resolution

What words describe something that someone intended to do?

intentional, intentionally, on purpose, because I wanted to

3.3.1.5 Deliberately

Use this domain for words related to doing something deliberately--to intend to do something, as opposed to doing something accidentally.

What words refer to doing something deliberately?

deliberately, on purpose, intentionally, pointedly, make a point of, knowingly, consciously, willfully, mean to do something

What words describe something that is done deliberately?

deliberate, intentional, conscious, calculated, premeditated

What words refer to not doing something deliberately?

accidentally, by accident, by mistake, unintentionally, not mean to do something, inadvertently, unconsciously

What words describe something that is not done deliberately?

accidental, unintentional, unconscious, involuntary

3.3.1.6 Determined

Use this domain for words related to being determined to do something--deciding to do something and not letting anything stop you.

Louw Nida Codes:

25O Patience, Endurance, Perseverance

25F Be Eager, Be Earnest, In a Devoted Manner

What words refer to being determined to do something?

determined, aspire, be intent on, be set on, set your mind on, be resolved, mean business, purposefully, tenacious, put yourself into,

What words describe a person who is determined?

determined, adamant, committed, driven, hard headed, inexorable, inflexible, obdurate, persevering, pertinacious, single-minded, steadfast, strong-willed, stubborn, tenacious, uncompromising,

What words describe a person's behavior that is determined?

stubborn, steadfast, resolute, dogged, wholehearted,

What words refer to being so determined that you are even willing to do something bad?

go to any lengths, be hell-bent on, whatever the cost, ruthless, stop at nothing

What words refer to the quality of being determined?

determination, ambition, commitment, drive, endurance, perseverance, pertinacity, resolve, spirit, fighting spirit, steadfastness, stick-to-itiveness, tenacity, will, willpower,

What words refer to becoming more determined?

stiffen your resolve, set your mind on, commit,

What words refer to persevering in a task?

persevere, give it your best, keep on, hang in there, endure, persist, plod, plug,

What words refer to not being determined?

apathetic, indifference, indifferent, listless, lethargic, neutral, nonchalant, uncaring,

3.3.1.7 Stubborn

Use this domain for words related to being stubborn--to be unwilling to change a decision; to be unwilling to do something someone wants you to do; or to do what you want to do, even though other people do not want you to do it.

Louw Nida Codes:

88B' Stubbornness

What words describe someone who is stubborn?

stubborn, adamant, bull-headed, conservative, dogged, enduring, hardened, hardheaded, headstrong, immovable, impenitent, incorrigible, indomitable, inflexible, intractable, mulish, obdurate, obstinate, persistent, pig-headed, recalcitrant, relentless, stiff-necked, strong-willed, stubborn, as stubborn as a mule, tenacious, unbending, uncompromising, ungovernable, unmanageable, unrepentant, unyielding, willful,

What words refer to a stubborn person?

stubborn fool, mule, bulldog,

What words refer to being stubborn?

refuse to obey/listen, won't listen to reason, stick to your guns,

What words refer to the quality of being stubborn?

stubbornness, inflexibility, obstinacy, tenacity, stick-to-itiveness

3.3.1.8 Lust

Use this domain for words related to lusting for something--to want something bad or forbidden.

Louw Nida Codes:

25B Desire Strongly

What words refer to lusting for something?

desire, lust, avarice, burn, covet, crave, grasping, greed, inflamed