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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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Ultimately, being able to build data centers—and not just raise money for it—may be what decides the winners in the AI race.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

But many told the BBC they are perfectly content to "be fed" after the happy day, when Swift decides to share their wedding with the world.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

As the index committee decides on fresh additions for the S&P 500, Marvell Technology may be too big to ignore.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

As the USGA’s championship director for the tournament, Rouillard decides where the tees and pins should go, how wide the fairways play, and all the other course setup inside the ropes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Gerhard is a good fit for the military, Helmuth decides, even though he isn't a Nazi, has never been a Nazi, has never approved of Hitler and the Nazi government.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti