decide
Usage
What are other ways to say decide?
To decide is to make up one's mind as to what shall be done and the way to do it: He decided to go today. To determine is to arrive at a conclusion after reasoning or observation: He determined that there was no available path to victory. To resolve is to show firmness of purpose: He resolved to ask for a promotion.
Example Sentences
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Social media platforms "act as editors through what they decide to show to their users, primarily through their feed. And very often, that includes harmful content and misinformation," said Saint Laurent.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
"That's really a question for our military customers. They're the ones that decide the policy framework that determines who gets to make what decision," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
Banks might also get the right to decide whether a loan can be used as collateral.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Kobe Bryant, Odom’s Lakers teammate and Kardashian’s close friend, flew to Nevada to help her decide whether to proceed with surgery to fix Odom’s lung that had collapsed.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
I decide I love this new New Jonah smile.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
