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decide

Definition for decide

verb as in make a determination; settle an issue

Strongest matches

agree, choose, conclude, determine, elect, end, establish, resolve, rule, select, set, vote

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adjudge, adjudicate, award, cinch, clinch, conjecture, decree, figure, gather, guess, judge, mediate, opt, pick, poll, purpose, surmise, tap, will

Weak matches

arrive at conclusion, call shots, cast the die, come to agreement, come to conclusion, come to decision, commit oneself, draw a conclusion, fix upon, form opinion, go down line, have final word, make a decision, make up mind, reach decision, take a stand

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He dismissed the mother's applications, decided that the children should stay with their father, and ruled that the litigation should stop.

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"We all decided that we wanted to be in that medium-fast to fast range. Our goal - consistent speeds, consistent ball - and that's what we are being told by the players they want."

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Realistically, the Dodgers face a must-win Game 4 at Dodger Stadium Thursday, as a loss would return the series to Philadelphia Saturday for a deciding Game 5.

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But realistically, the Dodgers now face a must-win Game 4 at Dodger Stadium Thursday, as a loss would return the series to Philadelphia Saturday for a deciding Game 5 at baseball’s toughest place to play.

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Registered supporters sign up for free to get access to briefings and events, but they cannot decide policy or vote in leadership elections.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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