Decide - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |dɪˈsaɪd|  American pronunciation of the word decide
Brit.  |dɪˈsaɪd|  British pronunciation of the word decide

verb

- reach, make, or come to a decision about something (syn: determine)
We finally decided after lengthy deliberations
- bring to an end; settle conclusively (syn: adjudicate, resolve, settle)
The case was decided
The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff
- cause to decide
This new development finally decided me!
- influence or determine
The vote in New Hampshire often decides the outcome of the Presidential election

Extra examples

He decided that dinner would be at 7 o'clock, and asked guests to arrive at 6.

She is having difficulty deciding about the offer.

They decided that he was right.

I am trying to decide if it's warm enough for swimming.

A few hundred votes could decide the election.

One blow decided the fight.

This battle could very well decide the war.

Will the business be successful? Let the public decide.

The case will be decided by the Supreme Court.

“Do you think she is telling the truth?” “I'm not sure. I'm still trying to decide.”

The jury decided for the plaintiff.

It's difficult to decide between these two candidates.

I can't decide between these two attractive houses.

She decided on the green hat.

It's up to you to decide.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: decide
he/she/it: decides
present participle: deciding
past tense: decided
past participle: decided
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