Decide
verb
To choose something after thinking about it.
I can't decide what to wear tonight.
Often appears as...
- decide on something
- decide between two things
verb
To make a final judgement in a competition or argument.
The referee will decide the outcome of the match.
Often appears as...
- decide the outcome
- decide a contest
verb
To influence or determine something.
Your test scores will decide if you can enter the university.
Often appears as...
- decide the result
- decide the fate
verb
To firmly make up one's mind.
He decided that he would go to the party.
verb
To settle a dispute or question.
The judge will decide the case today.
Often appears as...
- decide a case
- decide a dispute
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Technical
verb
To choose something after thinking about it.
I can't decide what to wear tonight.
Often appears as...
- decide on something
- decide between two things
verb
To make a final judgement in a competition or argument.
The referee will decide the outcome of the match.
Often appears as...
- decide the outcome
- decide a contest
verb
To influence or determine something.
Your test scores will decide if you can enter the university.
Often appears as...
- decide the result
- decide the fate
verb
To firmly make up one's mind.
He decided that he would go to the party.
verb
To settle a dispute or question.
The judge will decide the case today.
Often appears as...
- decide a case
- decide a dispute
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Indecision Context
Used when expressing the difficulty of making a choice.
I'm struggling to decide on the perfect gift.
Pro Tip 2/2Personal Choice
Highlights personal preference rather than external advice.
After much thought, I decided on the red dress.
Pro Tip 1/2Indecision Context
Used when expressing the difficulty of making a choice.
I'm struggling to decide on the perfect gift.
Pro Tip 2/2Personal Choice
Highlights personal preference rather than external advice.
After much thought, I decided on the red dress.
Pro Tip 1/2Indecision Context
Used when expressing the difficulty of making a choice.
I'm struggling to decide on the perfect gift.
Pro Tip 2/2Personal Choice
Highlights personal preference rather than external advice.
After much thought, I decided on the red dress.
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5 tips to improve your...
so having a clear idea of your question will help you determine what's relevant. If you're trying to decide on a diet to improve your nutrition, you may ask an expert for their advice, or seek other people's testimonies. Information gathering helps you weigh different options, moving you closer to a decision that meets your goal.
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Your body language may...
We decided that the one that most people could relate to because most people had been through, was the job interview. So we published these findings, and the media are all over it, and they say, Okay, so this is what you do when you go in for the job interview, right? You know, so we were of course horrified, and said,
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How sugar affects the...
And sugar is rare among dopamine-inducing foods. Broccoli, for example, has no effect, which probably explains why it's so hard to get kids to eat their veggies. Speaking of healthy foods, let's say you're hungry and decide to eat a balanced meal. You do, and dopamine levels spike in the reward system hot spots.
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The science of...
The idea of so much of our attraction being influenced by chemicals and evolutionary biology may seem cold and scientific rather than romantic, but the next time you see someone you like, try to appreciate how your entire body is playing matchmaker to decide if that beautiful stranger is right for you.
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History vs. Christopher...
Traditions and holidays are important to all cultures, but a hero in one era may become a villain in the next as our historical knowledge expands and our values evolve. And deciding what these traditions should mean today is a major part of putting history on trial.
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What game theory teaches...
we are still trying to decide which one is more important we're trying to win and beat all of these things and not realize that the game is infinite not finite and the United States policies these days are become shorter and shorter term which creates turmoil and
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How did Dracula become...
without paying royalties. Despite changes in character names and minor plot points, the parallels were obvious, and the studio was sued into bankruptcy. To prevent more plagiarism attempts, Stoker's widow decided to establish copyright
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Would you sacrifice one...
If we want these actions to be ethical, we have to decide in advance how to value human life and judge the greater good. So researchers who study autonomous systems are collaborating with philosophers
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How Do Cartels Get Their...
CARTEL MARIANA VAN Here's where things get interesting. Remember when I said that you never ask what cartel someone belongs to? I didn't. This guy just decided to tell me that he works for one
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Giant Horse Conch &...
But it's a decidedly risky acquisition. The risk paid off handsomely. The new shell is both lighter and stronger than the old home and it's not a moment too soon,
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5 tips to improve your...
so having a clear idea of your question will help you determine what's relevant. If you're trying to decide on a diet to improve your nutrition, you may ask an expert for their advice, or seek other people's testimonies. Information gathering helps you weigh different options, moving you closer to a decision that meets your goal.
Video examples
Your body language may...
We decided that the one that most people could relate to because most people had been through, was the job interview. So we published these findings, and the media are all over it, and they say, Okay, so this is what you do when you go in for the job interview, right? You know, so we were of course horrified, and said,
Video examples
How sugar affects the...
And sugar is rare among dopamine-inducing foods. Broccoli, for example, has no effect, which probably explains why it's so hard to get kids to eat their veggies. Speaking of healthy foods, let's say you're hungry and decide to eat a balanced meal. You do, and dopamine levels spike in the reward system hot spots.
Video examples
The science of...
The idea of so much of our attraction being influenced by chemicals and evolutionary biology may seem cold and scientific rather than romantic, but the next time you see someone you like, try to appreciate how your entire body is playing matchmaker to decide if that beautiful stranger is right for you.
Video examples
History vs. Christopher...
Traditions and holidays are important to all cultures, but a hero in one era may become a villain in the next as our historical knowledge expands and our values evolve. And deciding what these traditions should mean today is a major part of putting history on trial.
Video examples
What game theory teaches...
we are still trying to decide which one is more important we're trying to win and beat all of these things and not realize that the game is infinite not finite and the United States policies these days are become shorter and shorter term which creates turmoil and
Video examples
How did Dracula become...
without paying royalties. Despite changes in character names and minor plot points, the parallels were obvious, and the studio was sued into bankruptcy. To prevent more plagiarism attempts, Stoker's widow decided to establish copyright
Video examples
Would you sacrifice one...
If we want these actions to be ethical, we have to decide in advance how to value human life and judge the greater good. So researchers who study autonomous systems are collaborating with philosophers
Video examples
How Do Cartels Get Their...
CARTEL MARIANA VAN Here's where things get interesting. Remember when I said that you never ask what cartel someone belongs to? I didn't. This guy just decided to tell me that he works for one
Video examples
Giant Horse Conch &...
But it's a decidedly risky acquisition. The risk paid off handsomely. The new shell is both lighter and stronger than the old home and it's not a moment too soon,
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Ben Carson
American Scientist
I would like people to recognize in looking at my story that the person who has the most to do with what happens to you is you. It's not the environment, it's not the other people who were there trying to help you or trying to stop you. It's what you decide to do and how much effort you put behind it.
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Bob Dylan
American Musician
You're going to die. You're going to be dead. It could be 20 years, it could be tomorrow, anytime. So am I. I mean, we're just going to be gone. The world's going to go on without us. All right now. You do your job in the face of that, and how seriously you take yourself you decide for yourself.
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Joyce Meyer
American Author
If someone decides they're not going to be happy, it's not your problem. You don't have to spend your time and energy trying to cheer up someone who has already decided to stay in a bad mood. Believe it or not, you can actually hurt people by playing into their self-pity.
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Billie Eilish
American Singer
I had a period in my life where I decided that I would never be bored again and that, if I had any free time at all, I would make plans, and I would always be doing things. It actually was great for a year or so, but then I lost all of my friends.
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John Kennedy
American Lawyer
I like policy. It's why I decided to enter government. The other thing I like about government - you have good days, you have bad days, but you never have a boring day, and that's important to me.
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Voltaire
French Writer
Each player must accept the cards life deals him or her: but once they are in hand, he or she alone must decide how to play the cards in order to win the game.
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Ronald Reagan
American President
Government exists to protect us from each other. Where government has gone beyond its limits is in deciding to protect us from ourselves.
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Jackie Robinson
American Baseball Player
After two years at UCLA, I decided to leave. I was convinced that no amount of education would help a black man get a job.
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Dolly Parton
American Singer
I'm working on my life story. I'm not decided if it's going to be a musical or a movie with music in it.
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George Santayana
Spanish Philosopher
In Greece wise men speak and fools decide.
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Ben Carson
American Scientist
I would like people to recognize in looking at my story that the person who has the most to do with what happens to you is you. It's not the environment, it's not the other people who were there trying to help you or trying to stop you. It's what you decide to do and how much effort you put behind it.
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Bob Dylan
American Musician
You're going to die. You're going to be dead. It could be 20 years, it could be tomorrow, anytime. So am I. I mean, we're just going to be gone. The world's going to go on without us. All right now. You do your job in the face of that, and how seriously you take yourself you decide for yourself.
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Joyce Meyer
American Author
If someone decides they're not going to be happy, it's not your problem. You don't have to spend your time and energy trying to cheer up someone who has already decided to stay in a bad mood. Believe it or not, you can actually hurt people by playing into their self-pity.
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Billie Eilish
American Singer
I had a period in my life where I decided that I would never be bored again and that, if I had any free time at all, I would make plans, and I would always be doing things. It actually was great for a year or so, but then I lost all of my friends.
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John Kennedy
American Lawyer
I like policy. It's why I decided to enter government. The other thing I like about government - you have good days, you have bad days, but you never have a boring day, and that's important to me.
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Voltaire
French Writer
Each player must accept the cards life deals him or her: but once they are in hand, he or she alone must decide how to play the cards in order to win the game.
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Ronald Reagan
American President
Government exists to protect us from each other. Where government has gone beyond its limits is in deciding to protect us from ourselves.
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Jackie Robinson
American Baseball Player
After two years at UCLA, I decided to leave. I was convinced that no amount of education would help a black man get a job.
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Dolly Parton
American Singer
I'm working on my life story. I'm not decided if it's going to be a musical or a movie with music in it.
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George Santayana
Spanish Philosopher
In Greece wise men speak and fools decide.
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