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de·cide

decide

pronunciation:
dih saId
parts of speech:
transitive verb, intransitive verb
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: decided, decides, deciding
definition 1: to arrive at a conclusion about or a settlement of; determine.
Have you decided what to do about that problem with your boss?I have a cold, and I can't decide whether I should stay home or go to work.She decided that an outdoor wedding in April was too risky.It's up to the judges to decide the winner of the contest.We asked a trusted mutual friend to decide our dispute.
synonyms:
conclude, determine, negotiate, resolve, settle, solve
similar words:
arbitrate, choose, complete, finish, seal, umpire
definition 2: to bring to a definite end.
The game was decided by a shot in the final second.
synonyms:
conclude, determine, finish, resolve, terminate
similar words:
complete, fix
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition 1: to make a choice in one's mind about something or between possibilities; choose; resolve.
After a lot of thought, he decided to quit his job and look for another.
synonyms:
choose, determine, resolve, settle
similar words:
consider, deem, intend, pick, ponder, will
definition 2: to resolve a conflict or dispute.
The judge will decide.
synonyms:
arbitrate, judge, settle
similar words:
find, intercede, interpose, intervene, mediate, negotiate, referee, umpire
derivation: decider (n.)
Word History
Decide is from a Latin word that means "to cut off" or "to end."
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