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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decides

It’s optimizing its systems for agentic shopping, though, so it’s ready if it decides to open that lane.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

If your doctor decides that you could have been exposed to rabies, treatment may include a series of rabies vaccination shots, which will prevent rabies symptoms, illness and death.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Fightbacks and 'pivotal' moments - what decides a Championship?

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

Much will depend on how much Chief Justice John Roberts, at the head of the board, decides to engage.

From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026

“There's a few secret compartments. They don't all open at once. Only if and when the pocket-box decides to trust you.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton