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

It’s rare when a varsity coach decides to add a player in the middle of a season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2026

"Who knows when it's going to come forward? Let's see what the House decides," he said.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

Plus, Iran turns to guerrilla tactics to try to stop the flow of oil leaving the Strait of Hormuz, and CVS Health decides to split in two.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

Five years later, Meta encompasses virtual reality, A.I. agents, smart glasses, or whatever technological revolution Zuckerberg decides to throw billions of dollars at next.

From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026

He decides what Mutti will make for breakfast and dinner and asks Helmuth if his homework is done.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

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