English

decide

dɪˈsaɪd
Meaning: to make a choice or resolution after consideration
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base decide
3rd person singular present decides
Present participle deciding
Past decided
Will future will decide
Going-to future going to decide
Imperative negative don't decide / do not decide

Example sentences

We need to decide which movie to watch tonight.
We need to decide which movie to watch tonight.
I need a good think before I decide.
I need a good think before I decide.
Though it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.
Though it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.
She decided to try a different approach.
She decided to try a different approach.
They decided to start a small family business together.
They decided to start a small family business together.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for making a choice among several possibilities.

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