Decide meaning

verb

1. reach, make, or come to a decision about something

   “We finally decided after lengthy deliberations”

   Synonymsmake up one's minddetermine

2. bring to an end; settle conclusively

   “The case was decided”

   “The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff”

   Synonymssettleresolveadjudicate

3. cause to decide

   “This new development finally decided me!”

4. influence or determine

   “The vote in New Hampshire often decides the outcome of the Presidential election”