English · Common Verbs
decide
/dɪˈsaɪd/
[/dɪˈsaɪd/]
make a choice
Beginnerverb
Definition
To make a choice or judgement about something after thinking carefully.
Example
We need to decide where to go on holiday before the cheap flights sell out.
We need to decide where to go on holiday before the cheap flights sell out.
Etymology
From Old French 'decider', from Latin 'decidere' (to cut off, determine).
How & Where It’s Used
Everyday verb for making choices, often followed by 'to' or 'that'.