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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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"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

Clare’s only hope, she decides, is to find out for herself who killed Gabriel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

He was detained without limit of time and will only be released if the parole board decides it is safe to do so.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

As the USGA’s championship director for the tournament, Rouillard decides where the tees and pins should go, how wide the fairways play, and all the other course setup inside the ropes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The doctor who treats Phineas decides he has too much blood and draws off the "extra."

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman