Decide upon Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To choose or make a clear decision about something from several options after considering it.
Usage & Nuances
More formal or written than plain 'decide.' Common collocations: 'decide upon a course of action,' 'decide upon a date.' Implies thought before making a choice. Often used for choices among several options.
Spanish: decidir sobre - elegirPortuguese (BR): decidir sobre - escolherPortuguese (PT): decidir sobre - escolherChinese (Simplified): 决定（某事）- 选定Chinese (Traditional): 決定（某事）- 選定Hindi: निर्णय लेना (किसी चीज़ पर) - चुननाArabic: يقرر بشأن - يختارBengali: নির্বাচন করা - নির্ধারণ করাRussian: выбрать - определиться сJapanese: 決める - 決定するVietnamese: quyết địnhKorean: 정하다 - 결정하다Turkish: karar vermek - belirlemekUrdu: فیصلہ کرناIndonesian: memutuskan - menentukan
Example Sentences
We need to decide upon a date for the meeting.
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They will decide upon the winner tomorrow.
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Have you decided upon a name for the puppy yet?
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We're still trying to decide upon which movie to watch.
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After much debate, the team finally decided upon a strategy.
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It's hard to decide upon just one favorite restaurant in the city.
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