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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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Like Lake, defensive lineman Kobie Turner insistently cautioned that whatever Donald decides to do or not do was his former teammate’s prerogative.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Ultimately, being able to build data centers—and not just raise money for it—may be what decides the winners in the AI race.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 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

"When you ask a question... it looks at what the question is... and decides which information to send" to the AI tool, Berners-Lee said.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

After a year without a sign, without any word or a single glimpse of the grey top hat, Marco decides to call on him.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern