decide

/di'said/

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Explanation of the Word "Decide"

Definition: The verb "decide" means to make a choice or come to a conclusion about something after thinking about it. When you decide, you choose one option from many possibilities.

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Verb

1. influence or determine
   • The vote in New Hampshire often decides the outcome of the Presidential election
2. cause to decide
   • This new development finally decided me!
3. bring to an end; settle conclusively
   • The case was decided
   • The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff
   • The father adjudicated when the sons were quarreling over their inheritance
4. reach, make, or come to a decision about something
   • We finally decided after lengthy deliberations

Synonyms

• settle
• resolve
• adjudicate
• make up one's mind
• determine