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Decide - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

To decide means to make a choice or reach a conclusion after considering different options. It involves selecting one course of action from several possibilities.

decide

/dɪˈsaɪd/ /dɪˈsaɪd/

Definition:

To make a choice or reach a conclusion after consideration.

Synonyms:

choose, determine, resolve, settle

Part of Speech:

verb

Antonyms:

hesitate, waver

Common Collocations:

decide quickly, decide together, decide against, decide in favor of

Derivatives:

decision, decisive, decider

Usage Tips:

Use "decide" when making a firm choice after thinking about options; often followed by "to" or "on."

Common Phrases:

decide on a course of action, decide once and for all, leave it to someone to decide

Etymology:

From Latin "decidere," meaning "to cut off," from "de-" (off) + "caedere" (to cut).

Examples:

  • 1. She couldn’t decide which dress to wear.
  • 2. They will decide the winner tomorrow.
  • 3. He decided to study abroad next year.
  • 4. We must decide before the deadline passes.

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