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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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The novice cook decides every condiment ought to be made from scratch.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

"I made my views very clear on the issue," Thune said, adding that "the best way to handle it is if the administration decides to shut it down themselves".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

"I can't really explain it because I'm not the committee. I'm not the one who decides," Grisebach told AFP on Friday when asked about the imbalance.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

In Tijuana, whether he decides to end his career here or elsewhere, he has nurtured a special bond with his son and emerged as an improbable tourist attraction for Dodgers fans.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Marco decides against asking her to try, returning to the subject of the circus instead.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern