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Decide

🇬🇧 UK /["/dɪˈsaɪd/","/dɪˈsaɪdz/","/dɪˈsaɪdɪd/","/dɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/dɪˈsaɪd/","/dɪˈsaɪdz/","/dɪˈsaɪdɪd/","/dɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Decide

to think carefully about the different possibilities that are available and choose one of them

In simple words: To choose something after thinking about it.

Decide in a sentence

• I need to decide what to eat for dinner.
• Can you decide between the red dress and the blue one?
• It's hard to decide when there are so many options.
• The committee will decide the winner of the contest next week.
• She has to decide if she wants to go to the party or stay home.

How to use Decide

Use 'decide' in everyday conversation when you're talking about choices. It's neutral, so it's suitable for any context, but not ideal for very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

decide + object

Memory hint

Think of 'decide' as 'de-cide' — you're cutting through options to make a choice.

Related words

Collocations with Decide

• eventually
• finally
• ultimately
• be able to
• be unable to
• cannot
• against
• between
• in favour/​favor of
• decide for yourself
• the task of deciding something
• to be decided
• eventually
• finally
• ultimately
• be able to
• be unable to
• cannot
• against
• between
• in favour/​favor of
• decide for yourself
• the task of deciding something
• to be decided

Synonyms for Decide

• choose
• determine
• settle
• resolve
• conclude

Opposites of Decide

• hesitate
• waver
• vacillate

Common mistakes with Decide

• Using 'decide' without an object (e.g., 'I decide.' should be 'I decide to go.').
• Confusing 'decide' with 'deciding' when discussing ongoing choices.
• Saying 'decide for' instead of 'decide on' for choices.

Frequently asked questions about Decide

What does Decide mean?

To choose something after thinking about it.

What is the definition of Decide?

to think carefully about the different possibilities that are available and choose one of them

How do you use Decide in a sentence?

I need to decide what to eat for dinner.

Can you give another example of Decide?

Can you decide between the red dress and the blue one?

What are synonyms for Decide?

Common alternatives include choose, determine, settle, resolve, conclude.

What is the opposite of Decide?

Opposite meanings include hesitate, waver, vacillate.

What words go with Decide?

It commonly pairs with eventually, finally, ultimately, be able to, be unable to, cannot, against, between, in favour/​favor of, decide for yourself, the task of deciding something, to be decided, eventually, finally, ultimately, be able to, be unable to, cannot, against, between, in favour/​favor of, decide for yourself, the task of deciding something, to be decided.

What are common mistakes when using Decide?

Using 'decide' without an object (e.g., 'I decide.' should be 'I decide to go.'). Confusing 'decide' with 'deciding' when discussing ongoing choices. Saying 'decide for' instead of 'decide on' for choices.

How do you pronounce Decide?

US: /["/dɪˈsaɪd/","/dɪˈsaɪdz/","/dɪˈsaɪdɪd/","/dɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/dɪˈsaɪd/","/dɪˈsaɪdz/","/dɪˈsaɪdɪd/","/dɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Decide?

Use 'decide' in everyday conversation when you're talking about choices. It's neutral, so it's suitable for any context, but not ideal for very formal writing.

What CEFR level is Decide?

"Decide" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.