decide

[dɪˈsaɪd]

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deciding - decide

To decide means to make a choice or come to an opinion after thinking carefully.

When we need to make a decision, whether it's what to eat for dinner or where to go on vacation, we use the word "decide". We might be weighing up different options and considering the pros and cons. It could be something big like choosing a college major or a career path, or something small like what movie to watch tonight. Whatever it is, deciding means finding out which option feels right for us.

How common is "decide"?

Word decide is considered common in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

verb

To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle
Example: Her last-minute goal decided the game.
To make a judgment, especially after deliberation
Example: I have decided that it is healthier to walk to work.
To cause someone to come to a decision
To cut off; to separate

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