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decide

/dɪ'saɪd/

Synonyms of decide Antonyms of decide Examples of decide Usage of decide Parts of decide Definition that contains decide Words sounding like decide Explanation of decide

verb
bring to an end; settle conclusively
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"The case was decided" "The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff"

Similar:

adjudicate resolve settle

type of:
end terminate
verb
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
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"We finally decided after lengthy deliberations"

Similar:

determine make up one's mind
verb
cause to decide
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"This new development finally decided me!"

type of:
make stimulate induce cause get have
verb
influence or determine
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"The vote in New Hampshire often decides the outcome of the Presidential election"

type of:
regulate determine influence mold shape

Examples of decide

"The case was decided"
"The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff"
"We finally decided after lengthy deliberations"
"This new development finally decided me!"
"The vote in New Hampshire often decides the outcome of the Presidential election"