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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"If we start deciding who can or can't make a certain type of music, we lose the essence of creativity."

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He felt multiplayer would result in a "performance loss", meaning fewer enemies on screen, so he decided against including it.

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The process means GPs have to give access to a patient's records in order for the medical examiner to decide if they agree with the MCCD.

From BBC

It ends just as he decides to leave Harvard and start Microsoft.

From Los Angeles Times

After visiting every country in the world, finishing with Turkmenistan in 2023, he said he decided to form his own.

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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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