decide

Definition

To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle.

Etymology

From Middle English deciden, from Old French decider, from Latin dēcīdere, infinitive of dēcīdō (“cut off, decide”), from dē (“down from”) + caedō (“cut”).

Example Sentences

• "The election will be decided on foreign policies."
• "It was decided to meet here at midnight."
• "Her last-minute goal decided the game."

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