decide | ||
1. | [ verb ] reach, make, or come to a decision about something | |
Synonyms: | make_up_one's_mind determine | |
Examples: | "We finally decided after lengthy deliberations" |
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Related terms: | choose measure regulate rule purpose judge orient seal will decision decision_making debate deliberate | |
2. | [ verb ] bring to an end; settle conclusively | |
Synonyms: | settle resolve adjudicate | |
Examples: | "The case was decided" "The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff" "The father adjudicated when the sons were quarreling over their inheritance" |
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Related terms: | end end judge adjust judge decision_making settler | |
3. | [ verb ] cause to decide | |
Examples: | "This new development finally decided me!" |
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Related terms: | induce | |
4. | [ verb ] influence or determine | |
Examples: | "The vote in New Hampshire often decides the outcome of the Presidential election" |
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Related terms: | determine | |
Similar spelling: |
deuced decode decade decidua de_Sade deist Descoteau deiist |