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”