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DECIDE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Decide.

How to pronounce decide:

US

Decide - as a verb

Reach, make, or come to a decision about something

Example: "We finally decided after lengthy deliberations"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
determine12make up one's mind
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bring to an end; settle conclusively

Example: "The case was decided"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adjudicate21resolve10settle6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
end4terminate11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to decide

Example: "This new development finally decided me!"

Influence or determine

Example: "The vote in new hampshire often decides the outcome of the presidential election"

Example Sentences

"I need to decide which movie to watch tonight."
"They finally decided to go on a vacation to Europe."
"After much consideration, she decided to quit her job."
"He couldn't decide between the blue or the red shirt."
"Let's meet tomorrow and decide on a name for our new project."
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Word Game Points

Is DECIDE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, decide is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DECIDE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DECIDE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, decide is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DECIDE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is DECIDE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, decide is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DECIDE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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