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decided

/dɪˈsaɪdəd/

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

Examples :

"Her last-minute goal decided the game."
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Related Words

Illustration overgrown

overgrown verb

/ˌoʊvərˈɡroʊn/ /ˌoʊvɚˈɡroʊn/

To grow beyond one's boundaries or containment, or beyond the proper size.

"The ivy overgrown the entire side of the house, covering the windows. "

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determined verb

/dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/ /dɪˈtɝmɪnd/

To set the boundaries or limits of.

"The teacher determined the parameters of the history project, specifying the required length and number of sources. "

Illustration healthier

healthier adjective

/ˈhɛlθiər/ /ˈhɛlθijər/

Enjoying health and vigor of body, mind, or spirit: well.

"He was father to three healthy kids."

Illustration deliberation

deliberation noun

/dɪˌlɪbəˈɹeɪʃən/

The act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure; careful consideration; mature reflection.

"The committee's deliberation about the new school project lasted several hours. "

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separate noun

/ˈsɛpəɹət/ /ˈsɛpəɹeɪt/

(usually in the plural) Anything that is sold by itself, especially an article of clothing.

"The store had many different dress separates for sale. "

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determine verb

/dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ /dɪˈtɝmɪn/

To set the boundaries or limits of.

"The teacher determined the rules for the classroom project, setting clear limits on the length of presentations. "

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unmistakable adjective

/ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/ /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbl̩/

Unique, such that it cannot be mistaken for something else.

"The baby's laughter was unmistakable; no one else in the house sounded like that. "

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gardener noun

/ˈɡɑːdnə/ /ˈɡɑɹdnɚ/

One who gardens; one who grows plants or cultivates a garden.

""Ponder the fact that God has made you a gardener, to root out vice and to plant virtue." — St. Catherine of Siena"

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration judgment

judgment noun

/ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/

The act of judging.

"The teacher's judgment of the student's essay was based on clear criteria. "

Illustration decision

decision noun

/dɪˈsɪʒən/

The act of deciding.

"After careful consideration, the student made a decision about which college to attend. "

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explanation noun

/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/

The act or process of explaining.

"The explanation was long and drawn-out."