Decide

Pronunciation: /dɪˈsaɪd/

Definitions of decide

verb to come to a resolution or make a choice after consideration

Example Sentences

A1 I can't decide what to eat for dinner.

A2 She decided to study abroad for a year.

B1 After much deliberation, they finally decided on a vacation destination.

B2 The committee will decide on the new budget proposal next week.

C1 He decided to take a sabbatical from work to travel the world.

C2 The judge must decide on the verdict based on the evidence presented in court.

Examples of decide in a Sentence

formal After much deliberation, the committee will decide on the best course of action.

informal I can't decide between the blue or green dress for the party.

slang Let's flip a coin to decide who goes first.

figurative Sometimes you have to let go of the past in order to decide your future.

Grammatical Forms of decide

• past tense: decided
• plural: decides
• comparative: more decided
• superlative: most decided
• present tense: decide
• future tense: will decide
• perfect tense: have decided
• continuous tense: deciding
• singular: decides
• positive degree: decide
• infinitive: to decide
• gerund: deciding
• participle: deciding

Origin and Evolution of decide

First Known Use: 1350 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'decide' originated from the Latin word 'decidere', which is a combination of 'de-' (off) and 'caedere' (to cut). It originally meant to cut off or determine.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'decide' has evolved to mean making a choice or reaching a conclusion after careful consideration. It is now commonly used in various contexts to indicate making a decision or settling a matter.