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decide

Pronunciation: [/dɪˈsaɪd/]

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decide: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use decide in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “making a choice”

(verb) to make a choice or come to a conclusion after considering all possibilities. It's like picking between two things.

Example

I decided to go to the park instead of staying home.

Example

She couldn't decide on a flavor of ice cream, so she left the shop.

Example

Have you decided what movie you want to watch tonight?

Context: “determine course of action”

(verb) to settle a matter or plan out a course of action. It's like figuring out what to do next.

Example

The team decided to practice early in the morning.

Example

Without a plan, they couldn't decide on how to start the project.

Example

How did you decide on which route to take to get to the museum?

How to pronounce decide

Pronunciation: [/dɪˈsaɪd/]

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