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past tense form of decide.
past participle of decide.

Definitions

decided

[dih-sahy-did] / dɪˈsaɪ dɪd /

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certain, definite adj.
determined, strong-willed adj.

ADJECTIVE

certain, definite

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determined distinct pronounced resolved settled sure

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assured cinched clear clear-cut clinched destined express fated nailed prearranged predetermined

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absolute categorical emphatic explicit for sure in the bag indisputable on ice positive runaway unalterable unambiguous undeniable undisputed unequivocal unmistakable unquestionable

Antonyms

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indistinct obscure vague wavering

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ambiguous fuzzy indefinite uncertain

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deferential delaying hesitant postponing procrastinating undecided

ADJECTIVE

determined, strong-willed

Synonyms

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certain established resolved settled sure

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bent deliberate firm fixed set unbending

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assertive cocksure decisive earnest emphatic inflexible intent iron-jawed mulish positive purposeful resolute serious strong-minded unfaltering unhesitating unwavering unyielding

Antonyms

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doubtful dubious uncertain unconfident unsure

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changeable flexible indefinite irresolute soft undecided unfixed

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deferential delaying hesitant postponing procrastinating

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But, for now, investors in the stock market have decided to put worry aside.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

A few years ago, the couple was renting in Seattle when they decided they wanted to be homeowners.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026

But this time, the friends decided to do things differently.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

Gen. Rob Bonta challenged the move, which is being decided by the California Supreme Court.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

But he could move all four limbs, and nothing felt broken, so he decided he was better.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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