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decide

[dih-sahyd] / dɪˈsaɪd /


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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To the Editor: Do you trust an artificial-intelligence software tool to decide which products to launch or which expenses to cut—like a control tower?

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

But its first month didn’t decide the strategic outcome.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Under the new law, a family court can decide whether to grant sole or joint custody to divorcing couples.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

"That's really a question for our military customers. They're the ones that decide the policy framework that determines who gets to make what decision," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

I decide to eat right there where I caught it—I hunted the meal; I should get to eat as much as I want.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz