Decide

/dɪˈsaɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To come to a resolution or make a choice after consideration.

After much deliberation, she decided to take the job offer.

To determine or conclude something as a result of judgment.

The committee will decide on the grant applications next week.

To influence or determine the outcome of something.

The weather could decide the outcome of the match.

To conclude a dispute.

The judge decided the case in favor of the defendant.

From Latin 'decidere', meaning 'to cut off, to settle, to resolve'.

decide on

To make a choice about something.

decide against

To choose not to do something.

let me decide

A request for time to make a choice.

decision

A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration.

decisive

Having the power or quality of deciding.

decider

A person who makes a decision.

To make a quick choice.

Just decide already!

To make up your mind.

I can't keep waiting. Just decide.