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di-SYD/dɪˈsaɪd/

To decide is to choose after thinking. Decide to + verb: we decided to wait. Decide on a plan. Make a decision is the noun phrase. Choose is picking from options; decide is settling the question. Decision is the noun.

Meaning

To choose what to do after thinking.

Examples

• “We decided to stay at home.”
• “I cannot decide yet.”
• “They decided on a name for the baby.”

Good to know

decide to + verb. decide on + noun. Noun: decision.

Near in meaning

choose

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