decide

[dih-sahyd] / dɪˈsaɪd /

VERB

make a determination; settle an issue

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONG

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

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

begin commence refuse start unsettle waver

STRONG

grow plant

WEAK

defer delay hesitate postpone procrastinate put off wait

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.

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Some might say it was over before it began because of England's preparation but here are the top 10 moments that decided the 2025-26 Ashes on the field...

From BBC

She decided to start taking weight-loss medication because she had reached a "key turning point" in her life.

From BBC

So I decided to learn the basics properly.

From Salon

They decided against major renovations that would have been costly and disruptive.

From MarketWatch

In addition, there will be even fewer young adults available for colleges in the U.S., even if they decide the investment is worth it.

From The Wall Street Journal

decide

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