Decided: meaning, definitions and examples

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decided

[ dɪˈsaɪdɪd ]

^{Context #1}

making a choice

To come to a resolution in the mind as a result of consideration.

Synonyms

choose, pick, select

Examples of usage

I decided to take the job offer in New York.
After much deliberation, she decided to end her relationship.

^{Context #2}

determined

To make a final choice or judgment about.

Synonyms

determine, resolve, settle

Examples of usage

The committee decided on a course of action.
She decided that it was time to move on.

Translations

Translations of the word "decided" in other languages:

🇵🇹 decidido

🇮🇳 निर्णय लिया हुआ

🇩🇪 entschieden

🇮🇩 diputuskan

🇺🇦 вирішений

🇵🇱 zdecydowany

🇯🇵 決定した (けっていした)

🇫🇷 décidé

🇪🇸 decidido

🇹🇷 karar verilmiş

🇰🇷 결정된 (gyeoljeongdoen)

🇸🇦 مُقرَّر

🇨🇿 rozhodnutý

🇸🇰 rozhodnutý

🇨🇳 决定了的 (juédìngle de)

🇸🇮 odločen

🇮🇸 ákveðið

🇰🇿 шешілген

🇬🇪 გადაწყვეტილი (gadatskvetili)

🇦🇿 qərar verilib

🇲🇽 decidido

Word origin

The word 'decide' comes from the Old French word 'decider', which originates from the Latin word 'decidere', meaning 'to cut off'. This reflects the idea of making a choice that cuts off other possibilities. The word has been used in English since the 14th century.