come to a decision

VERB

settle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

achieve clear complete conclude decide determine end establish fix negotiate pay put an end to work out

STRONG

adjudicate adjust appoint arrange choose cinch clinch concert confirm discharge dispose figure judge mediate order reconcile regulate rule satisfy seal square verify

WEAK

call the shots clean up clear up come to a conclusion come to an agreement form judgment make a decision make certain nail down put into order set to rights

Antonyms

STRONGEST

begin commence destroy ignore neglect start unsettle

STRONG

confuse disagree disarrange disorder disorganize disturb invalidate mismanage mix up upset

Example Sentences

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Issuing a temporary administrative injunction is a common procedural move, allowing judges to freeze things in the status quo until the court has a chance to weigh the law and come to a decision.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

We went back to them just before election day, and while most had come to a decision, others were still on the fence.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2024

The goal is to reach the correct conclusion together, just like how a human would collaborate with the model to come to a decision, Wang said.

From Science Daily • Dec. 7, 2023

Jurors then told the judge Thursday they were deadlocked on both counts against Hankison, and could not come to a decision - prompting Jennings’ declaration of a mistrial.

From Washington Times • Nov. 16, 2023

She would talk to her husband, yes, but he was dying, and she was the one who now managed the store and bore its responsibilities, and she had come to a decision.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

come to a decision

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