American English pronunciation
How to pronounce decided
IPA transcription: [,dɪ'saɪdɪd]
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Verb
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reach, make, or come to a decision about something
“We finally decided after lengthy deliberations”
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bring to an end; settle conclusively
“The case was decided”
“The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff”
“The father adjudicated when the sons were quarreling over their inheritance”
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cause to decide
“This new development finally decided me!”
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influence or determine
“The vote in New Hampshire often decides the outcome of the Presidential election”
Adjective
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recognizable; marked
“noticed a distinct improvement”
“at a distinct (or decided) disadvantage”
Usage examples
- He later decided to enter the world of boxing.
- The college decided to ebb their plan for increasing their parking spaces.
- Morgan decided they had to save Moore and Schley.
- The government also decided to cut an exhibition gallery from the project.
- Regarding your request, I have decided to heed your warnings.
- Regarding your request, I have decided to heed your warnings.
- In this meeting, Roosevelt decided in favor of Los Angeles.
- In retrospect, everything was already decided when we heard the siren.
- The college decided to ebb their plan for increasing their parking spaces.
- He almost began to tell about his treasure, but decided not to do so.