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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decides

Conversely, he instantly sells if one of those companies decides not to raise its dividend — or cuts it.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 7, 2026

"Who knows when it's going to come forward? Let's see what the House decides," he said.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

Plus, Iran turns to guerrilla tactics to try to stop the flow of oil leaving the Strait of Hormuz, and CVS Health decides to split in two.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

If St. John Bosco ever decides to play a complete game without giving up big plays and making turnovers and 15-yard penalties, beware.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026

She decides to go back to her home in Manila.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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