decide
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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The team decided the pair were far too charming to chop, so they gave them pride of place near the till.
From BBC
Duterte is facing a four-day "confirmation of charges" hearing starting February 23, where judges decide whether the prosecution's allegations are strong enough to proceed to trial.
From Barron's
Lower courts are to reference the judgement when deciding on similar cases.
From Barron's
After stimulation, individuals placed greater weight on the other person's outcome when deciding how to divide the money.
From Science Daily
He scored six points in the final and netted the deciding points in both of his team’s games.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
