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

At some point, Bernard decides to give a bedroom tour, showing off his collection of Blink-182 and Fall Out Boy posters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

On that score, she decides it’s time for direct action.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

She thinks fast, decides fast and acts fast.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

The winger decides to pay closer attention to Swansea's left-back which leaves the centre-back free with time on the ball.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

And, since Axel missed Ray last night, he decides to leave this maple to decompose now.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers

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