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take a decision

VERB

determine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

complete regulate resolve rule

STRONG

actuate arbitrate cinch clinch dispose drive end figure finish halt impel incline induce move opt ordain persuade predispose settle tap terminate

WEAK

call the shots fix upon nail down pin down ultimate wind up wrap up

Antonyms

STRONG

bear begin commence create discourage dissuade hinder initiate prevent repress start stop suppress

WEAK

doubt hesitate miss overlook waver

Example Sentences

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"Let's ensure that he apologises, and I think we can review the position and take a decision on that basis."

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

“There’s a lot of arguments why I would not take a decision to increase capacity beyond that,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

In the absence of the Northern Ireland Executive, the Department of Health said it would make preparations to allow a future health minister to take a decision on the ban.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2024

“They were sad and gripped by despair. But they would not take a decision to go back to Syria.”

From Seattle Times • Jun. 15, 2023

Louis XVI however, who never could take a decision, refused to go as far as that.

From The Story of Mankind by Van Loon, Hendrik Willem

take a decision

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