The meaning of DECIDE is to make a final choice or judgment about; specifically, law : to determine (as a case or issue) after consideration of the facts or law.

DECIDE meaning: 1. to choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities: 2. to be…. Learn more.

DECIDE definition: to solve or conclude (a question, controversy, or struggle) by giving victory to one side. See examples of decide used in a sentence.

To decide is to make up one's mind after consideration: I decided to go to the party. To resolve is to settle conclusively with firmness of purpose: She resolved to ask for a promotion.

Definition of decide verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

To settle conclusively all contention or uncertainty about: decide a case; decided the dispute in favor of the workers. 3. To influence or determine the outcome of: A few votes decided the …

Jul 13, 2025 · decide on (third-person singular simple present decides on, present participle deciding on, simple past and past participle decided on) To choose (something) after carefully …

Have you decided what you'd like for breakfast? He is having trouble deciding which school to go to. She says she'll decide by January whether (or not) to run for office. We are deciding if we …

• If you decide not to accept our offer, let me know. • She decided she could live on her reserves for a few hours, and went back to the hospital. • I've decided that I really must stop smoking. • …

If you decide to do something, you choose to do it, usually after you have thought carefully about the other possibilities. She decided to take a course in philosophy. Think about it very carefully …