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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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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

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

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

If the economic outlook is uncertain—as it was in 2021—a Fed that decides to wait may then need to make up for it with a very fast series of hikes later on.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

He decides to walk into the circus, through the courtyard with the bonfire and out the other side, and then attempt to work his way back.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern