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decide

[dih-sahyd] / dɪˈsaɪd /


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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He said that was because jurors did not have to decide what motivated the three defendants.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The European Union’s statistics agency Eurostat is scheduled to publish inflation figures for the overall eurozone on Thursday, shortly before the European Central Bank meets to decide on interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

“We’re not powerless in our politics. If folks come together and decide that I can win, I can win.”

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

Judge Gonzalez Rogers will decide by late May -- guided by the advisory jury's findings -- whether OpenAI broke a promise to Musk, or just smartly rode the technology to glory.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

In case you decide you want to try it!

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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