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Definition decide in American English

decide verb

verb
/dɪˈsaɪd/
1

to make a choice about what you are going to do

Example

He decided to stay and see what would happen.

Example

The committee decided unanimously to accept the offer.

Example

I decided that it would be best to tell George everything.

Example

I can't decide what to do.

Example

She needs to decide whether or not she wants to keep the house.

Example

Julia has to decide between being an architect or a novelist.

Example

"We think people should have the opportunity to decide for themselves what they want."

Synonyms and related words
decide determine arrive at
1.1

to influence someone so that they make a particular choice

Example

What finally decided me was the location.

Example

That decided me to finally leave my job.

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influence decide lead to
Example

Today's game will decide the championship.

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result in decide provoke
3

to consider something carefully and officially state what should be done about it

Example

It could take months before this case is decided.

Example

The matter will be decided by a Senate committee.

Example

The court decided against Mrs. McLaughlin.

Example

If the committee decides in his favor, he will be a very rich man.

Synonyms and related words
decide determine arrive at
Definition decide in American English