Decide: meaning, definitions and examples

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decide

 

[ dɪˈsaɪd ]

Context #1 | Verb

make a choice

Decide means to come to a resolution or make a choice after consideration. It involves the process of selecting from multiple options based on careful thought or judgment.

Synonyms

choose, determine, resolve, select

Examples of usage

  • I need to decide on a college to attend next year.
  • She couldn't decide between the two dresses for the party.
Context #2 | Verb

cause to come to a resolution

Decide can also mean to cause someone to come to a resolution or make a choice. It involves influencing or determining the outcome of a decision.

Synonyms

affect, determine, influence, sway

Examples of usage

  • The presentation helped me decide on which car to buy.
  • His persuasive arguments decided her to change her mind.

Translations

Translations of the word "decide" in other languages:

🇵🇹 decidir

🇮🇳 निर्णय करना

🇩🇪 entscheiden

🇮🇩 memutuskan

🇺🇦 вирішувати

🇵🇱 decydować

🇯🇵 決める (きめる)

🇫🇷 décider

🇪🇸 decidir

🇹🇷 karar vermek

🇰🇷 결정하다 (gyeoljeonghada)

🇸🇦 يقرر (yuqarrir)

🇨🇿 rozhodnout

🇸🇰 rozhodnúť

🇨🇳 决定 (juédìng)

🇸🇮 odločiti se

🇮🇸 ákveða

🇰🇿 шешім қабылдау

🇬🇪 გადაწყვეტა (gadats'qvet'a)

🇦🇿 qərar vermək

🇲🇽 decidir

Etymology

The word 'decide' originated from the Latin word 'decidere', which means 'to cut off'. Over time, the meaning evolved to signify making a choice or coming to a resolution. The concept of decision-making has been crucial in human history, influencing individual lives and shaping societies.

See also: decidability, decidable, decided, decider, deciding, decision, decisive, decisively, decisiveness, indecisive, undecided.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,146, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.