Decide on Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To choose or select something from among several options after thinking about it.
Usage & Nuances
Always followed by the thing being chosen ("decide on a color"). Common in both formal and informal spoken and written English. Do not confuse with "decide to", which is used before a verb ("decide to go"). Often used when a decision takes some time or careful thought.
Spanish: decidirse por - elegirPortuguese (BR): decidir por - escolherPortuguese (PT): decidir por - escolherChinese (Simplified): 决定（选定）Chinese (Traditional): 決定（選定）Hindi: चुनना - तय करनाArabic: يقرر بشأن - يختارBengali: নির্বাচন করা - বেছে নেওয়াRussian: выбрать - остановиться наJapanese: 決める - 選ぶVietnamese: quyết định chọn - chọnKorean: 선택하다 - 결정하다Turkish: karar vermek - seçmekUrdu: چننا - فیصلہ کرناIndonesian: memutuskan - memilih
Example Sentences
It took us hours to decide on a movie, but we finally picked one.
natural
She couldn't decide on which dress to buy.
basic
Have you decided on your classes for next semester?
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We need to decide on a place to eat dinner.
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After much debate, the committee finally decided on a new logo.
natural
I can't decide on what to order—everything looks good!
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