Decide Meaning in English

word

US

/ˌdɪˈsaɪd/

di-SYD

UK

/dɪsˈaɪd/

di-SYD

Definition

To choose something after thinking about different options, or to make up your mind about what to do. It can also mean to officially settle a question or result.

Usage & Nuances

Common patterns: 'decide to do something', 'decide on something', and 'decide between A and B'. 'Choose' focuses more on selection; 'decide' emphasizes the moment of making up your mind. 'Decide' can also be used for judges, managers, or events that determine an outcome.

• Spanish: decidir
• Portuguese (BR): decidir
• Portuguese (PT): decidir
• Chinese (Simplified): 决定
• Chinese (Traditional): 決定
• Hindi: फ़ैसला करना - तय करना
• Arabic: يقرر
• Bengali: নির্ধারণ করা - সিদ্ধান্ত নেওয়া
• Russian: решать - принять решение
• Japanese: 決める
• Vietnamese: quyết định
• Korean: 결정하다
• Turkish: karar vermek
• Urdu: فیصلہ کرنا
• Indonesian: memutuskan

Example Sentences

I can't decide what to eat.

basic

She decided to stay home today.

basic

The teacher will decide the winner.

basic

We need to decide on a date before we book anything.

natural

I finally decided against buying the car.

natural

One mistake can decide the whole game.

natural