decide
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(verb) reach, make, or come to a decision about something; "We finally decided after lengthy deliberations" |
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Synonyms: determine, make up one's mind |
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Related Words: adjudicate, choose, decree, govern, judge, measure, measure out, order, orient, orientate, pick out, purpose, regularize, regulate, resolve, rule, seal, select, take, try, will |
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(verb) bring to an end; settle conclusively; "The case was decided"; "The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff" |
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Synonyms: resolve, settle |
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Related Words: end, judge, terminate |
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(verb) cause to decide; "This new development finally decided me!" |
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Related Words: cause, get, have, induce, make, stimulate |
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(verb) influence or determine; "The vote in New Hampshire often decides the outcome of the Presidential election" |
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Related Words: determine, influence, regulate, shape |
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