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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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“If Aaron decides he wants to dust them off at the age of 35, I bet you he could still do it at a pretty high clip,” McVay said during the news conference introducing Garrett.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

He was detained without limit of time and will only be released if the parole board decides it is safe to do so.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

If the economic outlook is uncertain—as it was in 2021—a Fed that decides to wait may then need to make up for it with a very fast series of hikes later on.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

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

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Once he apologizes and decides to listen to me, things can get better again.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam