decide (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈsaɪd/

Definition

To make a choice or judgment about something.

Examples

• Did you decide what to wear?

• She decided to go to the party.

• We need to decide by tomorrow.

How to Use decide

decide on (prepositional phrase)

To choose something after thinking about it. — "They decided on a new car."

decide to do something (collocation)

To make a choice to perform an action. — "She decided to quit her job."

decide against (prepositional phrase)

To choose not to do something. — "He decided against buying the house."

Synonyms of decide

Words with a similar meaning to decide:

• choose
• select
• determine
• resolve

Antonyms of decide

Words with the opposite meaning to decide:

• hesitate
• waver

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