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past tense form of decide.
past participle of decide.

Definitions

decided

[dih-sahy-did] / dɪˈsaɪ dɪd /

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certain, definite adj.
determined, strong-willed adj.

ADJECTIVE

certain, definite

Synonyms

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determined distinct pronounced resolved settled sure

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assured cinched clear clear-cut clinched destined express fated nailed prearranged predetermined

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absolute categorical emphatic explicit for sure in the bag indisputable on ice positive runaway unalterable unambiguous undeniable undisputed unequivocal unmistakable unquestionable

Antonyms

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indistinct obscure vague wavering

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ambiguous fuzzy indefinite uncertain

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deferential delaying hesitant postponing procrastinating undecided

ADJECTIVE

determined, strong-willed

Synonyms

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certain established resolved settled sure

STRONG

bent deliberate firm fixed set unbending

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assertive cocksure decisive earnest emphatic inflexible intent iron-jawed mulish positive purposeful resolute serious strong-minded unfaltering unhesitating unwavering unyielding

Antonyms

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doubtful dubious uncertain unconfident unsure

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changeable flexible indefinite irresolute soft undecided unfixed

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deferential delaying hesitant postponing procrastinating

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Andalusia's emergencies chief, Antonio Sanz, has said the region decided not to use the system that sends emergency alerts to mobile phones because it could not be tailored to specific communities.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

After the disaster of the 2003 live-action “The Cat in the Hat” starring Mike Myers, Geisel’s widow Audrey decided she would no longer allow any more live-action adaptations of her husband’s work.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

They decided artificial intelligence is a bubble before anything had fallen.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

The band decided this was not a night for subtext.

From Slate ● Nov. 6, 2026

They decided to travel together, since they were going in the same direction.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios

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