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

All eyes are on the release of consumer price data due later Wednesday, which could play a key role in whether the bank decides to hike for a second successive meeting on October 28.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

"It's a way to document evidence in case a woman decides to sue her harasser, or at least it is a means to shame him."

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

And, if an investor for some reason decides to cash out before maturity, there is a risk of doing so at a loss.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

If your doctor decides that you could have been exposed to rabies, treatment may include a series of rabies vaccination shots, which will prevent rabies symptoms, illness and death.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

He considers packing a spare pair of shoes but decides he can likely borrow some from Widget if need be.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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