decide

Definition for decide

verb as in make a determination; settle an issue

Strongest matches

agree, choose, conclude, determine, elect, end, establish, resolve, rule, select, set, vote

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adjudge, adjudicate, award, cinch, clinch, conjecture, decree, figure, gather, guess, judge, mediate, opt, pick, poll, purpose, surmise, tap, will

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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

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Gatland will try to fight on, but the next week could decide if he will be the man to lead them to the Six Nations.

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Over time, as you keep noticing the behavior, you may decide not to engage in it.

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"Congress will still decide whether authorized or unauthorized programs get funding," Smetters said.

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The regional newspaper Unione Sarda, which has become a clearinghouse of information over the “wind assault,” promotes the "Pratobello law," an initiative to grant territories the power to decide over energy projects.

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The outcome will also decide the fate of regional heavyweights, many of whom switched parties overnight in both states.

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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.

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