American English
/dɪˈsaɪd̚/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
to choose what you will do after thinking about different possibilities
Practice out loudto choose what you will do after thinking about different possibilities
I decided to take the earlier train.
We need to decide where to eat.
After decide, use to + verb: decide to leave, not decide to leaving.
decide quickly · decide together · decide for yourself · decide against the plan
decide to + verb
decide what/where/whether + subject + verb
to reach a final opinion about something after thinking about it or looking at the facts
The doctor decided that I needed more tests.
After checking the numbers, she decided that the budget was too low.
decide based on the facts · decide that it is best · decide after careful thought
decide that + subject + verb
decide whether + subject + verb
to settle a case or dispute, or determine the final result of a contest
The judge decided the case in favor of the tenant.
That last goal decided the game.
decide a legal case · decide a dispute · decide the winner · decide the outcome
decide + case/dispute/question
decide in favor of + person/group
to make your own choice without someone else choosing for you
You need to decide for yourself.
to make a final choice so that the matter is not discussed again
Let's decide once and for all where to go.
to choose not to do or support something
They decided against buying a car.
Before -ing, the final e disappears: deciding, not decideing.