Decide — synonyms, definition

1. decide (Verb)

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decide (Verb) — Reach, make, or come to a decision about something. ex. "We finally decided after lengthy deliberations"

decide (Verb) — Bring to an end; come to a final conclusion. ex. "The case was decided" ex. "The judge decided the case in favour of the plaintiff"

decide (Verb) — Cause to decide. ex. "This new development finally decided me!"

decide (Verb) — Influence or determine. ex. "The vote in New Hampshire often decides the outcome of the Presidential election"

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