decide

US /dɪˈsaɪd/

UK /dɪˈsaɪd/

1.

to make a choice or come to a resolution

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I need to decide what to wear for the party.

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They decided to go on vacation next month.

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choose determine resolve settle conclude

2.

to cause someone to make a choice or come to a resolution

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The bad weather decided us against going to the beach.

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His strong arguments decided the jury in his favor.

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influence persuade convince sway

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decided decide upon