decide

[dih-sahyd] / dɪˈsaɪd /

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

Usage

What are other ways to say decide?

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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Much of the mainstream coverage of Clavicular has struggled to decide what, exactly, he represents.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

“Consumers should decide what cheese wins in the marketplace, not European lawyers,” says Paolo’s great-grandson, Bert Sartori.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

To the Editor: Do you trust an artificial-intelligence software tool to decide which products to launch or which expenses to cut—like a control tower?

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Under the new law, a family court can decide whether to grant sole or joint custody to divorcing couples.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Whatever they decide to do, I’m just glad it will be here, in Driftaway Beach.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

decide

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