American English pronunciation
How to pronounce decides
IPA transcription: [,dɪ'saɪdz]
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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”
Usage examples
- Serena, however, decides to keep this truth from Dan a little while longer.
- Snoopy decides to go back home to Charlie Brown.
- She stares out to sea considering suicide but decides against it.
- The guest then decides if the idea is "Genius or not".
- Doctor Wheelo is stunned by Gohan's power and decides he must fight Goku himself.
- At this point, Lina decides to help the people of Sparks fight the fire.
- Marshall, believing him to be crazy, decides to leave.
- Meechum decides to have a meeting with Madlock at the latter's oceanfront estate.
- After Romnod's death, Iranon decides to leave Oonai and continue his search for Aira.
- The jury decides in her favor.