Definitions

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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Wednesday’s Mission League tournament final will also decide league MVP honors.

From Los Angeles Times

Jesy says she decided to let the cameras in so she could document "all these amazing memories" while pregnant and later show them to her children.

From BBC

Kelly Clarkson announced Monday that she had decided to step away from hosting the daily talk show.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s important that we embrace all different methods of disposition and let families decide what they want,” Robinson said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The mayor decided to deliver two States of the City this year.

From Los Angeles Times

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