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decides

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

Example Sentences

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A long-standing idea in neuroscience holds that the brain acts as a centralized controller that decides which actions an animal will perform.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Ultimately, being able to build data centers—and not just raise money for it—may be what decides the winners in the AI race.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

In some cases — such as at this time last year — the index committee decides not to swap in any new members.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

But many told the BBC they are perfectly content to "be fed" after the happy day, when Swift decides to share their wedding with the world.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

I try not to meet her eyes in case she decides it would be fun to turn me into stone, Medusa-style, but Mama just waves thanks and keeps on driving.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston