decide
Usage
What are other ways to say decide?
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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In January, she announced their split, writing on an Instagram story that the couple had decided to “mutually and amicably” end their relationship.
From Los Angeles Times
Then, things took a turn for the worse and investors paying a premium decided to pull out.
From MarketWatch
Leon's scathing opinion said that the decision for the project rested with Congress, which should also decide how it could be funded.
From Barron's
Shortly thereafter, Mr. Edwards transferred to the University of Southern California, where he played football and decided to study art.
In contrast to previous cases, he decided the seven claimants could not just be able to reheat evidence previously uncovered, or make general accusations against the newspapers.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
