decide meaning and definition

DECIDE verb

Definition of decide (verb)

1. reach, make, or come to a decision about something
   • "We finally decided after lengthy deliberations"
   • synonyms: determine, make up one's mind
2. bring to an end; settle conclusively
   • "The case was decided"; "The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff"; "The father adjudicated when the sons were quarreling over their inheritance"
   • synonyms: adjudicate, resolve, settle
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"