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   decide

   /dɪˈsʌɪd/

   verb

   • 1. come or bring to a resolution in the mind as a result of consideration: "she decided that she liked him"
   • ▪ make a choice from a number of alternatives: "she had decided on her plan of action"
   • ▪ give a judgement concerning a matter or legal case: "the courts decided in favour of the New York claimants"
   • ▪ come to a decision about (something): "the council will decide the fate of the homes" Similar adjudicatearbitrateadjudgejudgeumpirerefereeheartryexaminemake a judgement onpass judgement onsit in judgement onpronounce judgement onpronounce ongive a verdict onmake a ruling onrule oninformal:ref
   • ▪ resolve or settle (a question or contest): "an exciting game was decided by a 65th-minute goal" Similar settleresolvebring to a conclusiondeterminework outanswerclinchconfirminformal:sort outfigure out

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘bring to a settlement’): from French décider, from Latin decidere ‘determine’, from de- ‘off’ + caedere ‘cut’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. decidable adjective

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › decideDecide Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Nov 9, 2012 · The meaning of DECIDE is to make a final choice or judgment about. How to use decide in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDECIDE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DECIDE definition: 1. to choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities: 2. to be…. Learn more.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiondecide verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of decide verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [intransitive, transitive] to think carefully about the different possibilities that are available and choose one of them. It's up to you to decide. You will have to decide soon. I can't tell you what to do—you'll have to decide for yourself.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDECIDE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   To decide is to make up one’s mind as to what shall be done and the way to do it: He decided to go today. To resolve is to show firmness of purpose: He resolved to ask for a promotion. To determine is to make up one’s mind and then to stick to a fixed or settled purpose: determined to maintain his position at all costs.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDECIDE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   DECIDE meaning: 1. to choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities: 2. to be…. Learn more.

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   To decide is to make up your mind to do (or not do) something. People decide hundreds of things a day, from what to eat to what TV shows to watch. Deciding involves making decisions — choosing what to do.

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   Discover everything about the word "DECIDE" in English: meanings, translations, synonyms, pronunciations, examples, and grammar insights - all in one comprehensive guide.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDECIDE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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   DECIDE definition: 1. to choose something after thinking about several possibilities: 2. to be the reason or…. Learn more.

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › decideDecide Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    DECIDE meaning: 1 : to make a choice about (something) to choose (something) after thinking about it often followed by to + verb often + what, where, whether, if, etc.; 2 : to choose whether or not to believe (something) after thinking about it to reach a conclusion about (something) because of evidence

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › decideDecide - definition of decide by The Free Dictionary

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    1. to solve or conclude (a dispute) by awarding victory to one side: to decide a case in favor of the plaintiff. 2. to determine or settle (something in dispute): to decide an argument. 3. to bring (a person) to a decision; persuade or convince: What decided you to take the job? 4. to settle something in dispute or doubt.