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take a decision

VERB

determine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

complete regulate resolve rule

STRONG

actuate arbitrate cinch clinch dispose drive end figure finish halt impel incline induce move opt ordain persuade predispose settle tap terminate

WEAK

call the shots fix upon nail down pin down ultimate wind up wrap up

Antonyms

STRONG

bear begin commence create discourage dissuade hinder initiate prevent repress start stop suppress

WEAK

doubt hesitate miss overlook waver

Example Sentences

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The design of the fast-track process means prosecutors are unable to review new evidence that has come to light, or take a decision to withdraw a case that is no longer in the public interest.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

“There’s a lot of arguments why I would not take a decision to increase capacity beyond that,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

"I don't have an answer right now but we are going to take a decision with common sense."

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2024

“We have to take a decision based on consensus,” Hungarian Deputy Interior Minister Bence Rétvári said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 28, 2023

He had not the moral courage necessary to take a decision on which the whole happiness of his wife depended.

From Woman and Artist by O'Rell, Max

take a decision

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