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Nov 7, 2009
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Synonyms for decide

Verb

1. decide, make up one's mind, determine
usage: reach, make, or come to a decision about something; "We finally decided after lengthy deliberations"
2. decide, settle, resolve, adjudicate, end, terminate
usage: 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"
3. decide, induce, stimulate, cause, have, get, make
usage: cause to decide; "This new development finally decided me!"
4. decide, determine, shape, mold, influence, regulate
usage: influence or determine; "The vote in New Hampshire often decides the outcome of the Presidential election"
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