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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Existing guidance, introduced by the previous government, says schools must consider the cost of their uniform, so it is not a deciding factor for parents when choosing schools.
From BBC
"I think once she decided to participate, she came to speak up," Mor says.
From BBC
No waiting for obvious incidents that everyone can see immediately but takes VAR forever to decide.
From BBC
She is just 19 and could well lead the British challenge at multiple Winter Olympics in the future - if she decides to continue down that avenue.
From BBC
"Initially, my father put me on skates, I started skating, but I didn't like it, so I decided to do gymnastics," he explained.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
