decide
Usage
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To decide is to make up one's mind as to what shall be done and the way to do it: He decided to go today. To determine is to arrive at a conclusion after reasoning or observation: He determined that there was no available path to victory. To resolve is to show firmness of purpose: He resolved to ask for a promotion.
Example Sentences
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One executive claimed players are in no position to decide whether a Grand Slam should be extended to 15 days, as they are not the ones responsible for running the business.
From BBC
Last year, energy company Orsted decided to "discontinue" one of the country's biggest wind projects, Hornsea 4, despite it previously being awarded a contract.
From BBC
Police will formally decide this month whether to pause the inquiry.
From Barron's
The board has not decided which approach it will adopt statewide, but fire safety advocates worry that the lenient options championed by L.A. do little to protect vulnerable homes from wildfire.
From Los Angeles Times
Finn: So VAR has decided that Haaland made Pope jump forward and try to stop the shot.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
