decide

verb
UK: /dɪˈsaɪd/
US: /dɪˈsaɪd/

  1. To choose something, especially after thinking carefully.

    1. I can't decide what to wear today so help me please. [ ] [ ]
    2. After considering all the options, the committee had to decide which proposal to accept. [ ] [ ]

  2. To influence the result of something.

    1. Rain might decide the game, so we must be ready. [ ] [ ]
    2. The last-minute goal ultimately decided the outcome of the championship match. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

choose determine settle conclude resolve
decide transitive-verb

  1. To make a final judgment or resolution about something, often in a legal context.

    1. The judge will decide the case soon enough. [ ] [ ]
    2. The jury had to decide whether the defendant was guilty or not guilty. [ ] [ ]
decide intransitive-verb

  1. To reach a decision or conclusion after considering different options.

    1. I need time to decide about the job offer right now. [ ] [ ]
    2. After much deliberation, they decided against investing in the risky venture. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "decide" in English means: To choose something, especially after thinking carefully., To influence the result of something..

The phonetic transcription of "decide" is /dɪˈsaɪd/ in British English and /dɪˈsaɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "decide": choose, determine, settle, conclude, resolve.

Example usage of "decide": "I can't decide what to wear today so help me please.". More examples on the page.