decides

/dɪˈsaɪdz/

verb

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

Examples :

"Her last-minute goal decided the game."

verb

To make a judgment, especially after deliberation

Examples :

"I have decided that it is healthier to walk to work."

mind action attitude philosophy process function ability

verb

To cause someone to come to a decision

Examples :

"The company's popularity decides whether the business succeeds or fails. "

action mind process

verb

To cut off; to separate

Examples :

"The chef decides the fish from the rest of the ingredients before preparing the soup. "

action process

Meanings

Examples :

"Her last-minute goal decided the game."

Examples :

"I have decided that it is healthier to walk to work."

Examples :

"The company's popularity decides whether the business succeeds or fails. "

Examples :

"The chef decides the fish from the rest of the ingredients before preparing the soup. "

Related Words

succeeds verb

To follow in order; to come next after; hence, to take the place of.

healthier adjective

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

deliberation noun

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

ingredients noun

One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food.

separate noun

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

determine verb

To set the boundaries or limits of.

popularity noun

The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being esteemed by, or of being in favor with, the people at large

especially adverb

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

business noun

A specific commercial enterprise or establishment.

preparing verb

To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip.

judgment noun

The act of judging.

decision noun

The act of deciding.