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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But the ability to analyze, decide, coordinate and bill $400 an hour for it?
From MarketWatch
Why did you decide to set your novel in 1970s Manhattan?
From Los Angeles Times
In the past, the court had been wary of reaching into the public schools to decide on education policies and the curriculum, but it took a significant step in that direction last year.
From Los Angeles Times
While college basketball’s other superstars play musical chairs and top programs rebuild their entire rosters every offseason, he has decided again and again that the grass isn’t any greener away from West Lafayette, Ind.
Fletcher is probably the best judge though given he has worked with him all season, deciding initially to pick him in a false nine position to give him more space.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
