Synonyms for Decide
Definition of decide
- verb
- 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!"
3 synonyms found
Writing tips for "decide"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like determine, resolve, settle can replace "decide" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Decide" in song lyrics
See how decide is used in real songs:
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"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