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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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And when Lily decides it’s all too much to bear, she closes her eyes and begins counting to three as Mopple warns her what that will mean.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

"All that remains is to see what it decides to choose."

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

That narrative is poised to present Harris’ biggest challenge if she decides to run — particularly if it jeopardizes her ability to pull in crucial funding.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Shamieh will step in to run Berkshire’s sprawling insurance arm when Jain decides to retire, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Dad sighs and decides to start on Justin first.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh