decide
Meaning
- to resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle
- to make a judgment, especially after deliberation
- to cause someone to come to a decision
- (obsolete) to cut off; to separate
Synonyms
make up one’s mind
come to the conclusion
deliver judgement
make a final decision
decide a case
agree on
decide to
result in
take a decision
come to a decision
come to an agreement
make plans
make up my mind
pass judgement on
trouble-shoot
be intent
be voluntary
court verdict
give verdict
render a decision
written judgment
resolve upon
pronounce judgment upon
determination criterion
determine opt
agree to
agree upon
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/dɪˈsaɪd/
Etymology
From Middle English deciden, from Old French decider, from Latin dēcīdere, infinitive of dēcīdō (“cut off, decide”), from dē (“down from”) + caedō (“cut”).
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