Decide on
verb
To choose or make a decision about something.
After much consideration, she decided on wearing the red dress to the party.
Often appears as...
- decide on a plan
- decide on a method
verb
To make a judgement or find an answer to a question.
The court decided on the matter in favor of the defendant.
Often appears as...
- decide on a case
- decide on an appeal
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To end a discussion or argument by making a decision.
The team had been discussing it for hours but finally decided on a solution.
Often appears as...
- decide on a solution
- decide on a compromise
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To choose or make a decision about something.
After much consideration, she decided on wearing the red dress to the party.
Often appears as...
- decide on a plan
- decide on a method
verb
To make a judgement or find an answer to a question.
The court decided on the matter in favor of the defendant.
Often appears as...
- decide on a case
- decide on an appeal
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To end a discussion or argument by making a decision.
The team had been discussing it for hours but finally decided on a solution.
Often appears as...
- decide on a solution
- decide on a compromise
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Choice Importance
Emphasizes significance of what's being chosen; may indicate a thoughtful decision process.
He decided on the most practical car after comparing several models.
Pro Tip 2/3Finality
Shows the end of consideration, often after various options were contemplated.
They finally decided on a venue for the wedding.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Preference
Indicates a choice made based on one's personal likes or dislikes.
For her birthday, she decided on chocolate cake over vanilla.
Pro Tip 1/3Choice Importance
Emphasizes significance of what's being chosen; may indicate a thoughtful decision process.
He decided on the most practical car after comparing several models.
Pro Tip 2/3Finality
Shows the end of consideration, often after various options were contemplated.
They finally decided on a venue for the wedding.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Preference
Indicates a choice made based on one's personal likes or dislikes.
For her birthday, she decided on chocolate cake over vanilla.
Pro Tip 1/3Choice Importance
Emphasizes significance of what's being chosen; may indicate a thoughtful decision process.
He decided on the most practical car after comparing several models.
Pro Tip 2/3Finality
Shows the end of consideration, often after various options were contemplated.
They finally decided on a venue for the wedding.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Preference
Indicates a choice made based on one's personal likes or dislikes.
For her birthday, she decided on chocolate cake over vanilla.
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