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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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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

"If the government decides, very quickly, to bulldoze the Statue of Liberty... nothing can be done?" the judge asked.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

“If Aaron decides he wants to dust them off at the age of 35, I bet you he could still do it at a pretty high clip,” McVay said during the news conference introducing Garrett.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

In Meadville, August decides that tonight is the night.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen