decide
Usage
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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 determine is to arrive at a conclusion after reasoning or observation: He determined that there was no available path to victory. To resolve is to show firmness of purpose: He resolved to ask for a promotion.
Example Sentences
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The two were close long before deciding to pen stories together.
From Los Angeles Times
He said the trio "decided to take the law into their own hands" rather than seek a "lawful route" to stop what they thought were the illegal actions of Pearson Engineering.
From BBC
That has left states, counties and cities to decide how to regulate the substances.
From Los Angeles Times
He said the pair decided to write a song after attending a poetry reading together, praising the musician for being of the "highest calibre".
From BBC
The Republican race was not decided on Tuesday, as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and US Senator John Cornyn, the incumbent, each finished with less than 50% of the overall vote.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
