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Decide Definition & Meaning

decide
verb
  1. reach, make, or come to a decision about something; "We finally decided after lengthy deliberations"
  2. bring to an end; settle conclusively; "The case was decided"; "The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff"; "The father adjudicated when the sons were quarreling over their inheritance"
  3. cause to decide; "This new development finally decided me!"
  4. influence or determine; "The vote in New Hampshire often decides the outcome of the Presidential election"

"Decide" in song lyrics

See how decide is used in real songs:

  • "Rollin' down the 'ave but I can't decide"
    2 Live Crew — We Like to Chill
  • "So on this note I'm out, only this will decide"
    415 — 415
  • "That's why it's finna be drama, till the day that I decide"
    50/50 Twin f/ Trae — I Hold My Own

Usage tips for "decide"

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Frequently asked questions

What does decide mean?
reach, make, or come to a decision about something; "We finally decided after lengthy deliberations" bring to an end; settle conclusively; "The case was decided"; "The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff"; "The father adjudicated when the sons were quarreling over their inheritance" cause to decide; "This new development finally decided me!" influence or determine; "The vote in New Hampshire often decides the outcome of the Presidential election"
What part of speech is decide?
Decide is a verb.
How many definitions does decide have?
Decide has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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