third-person singular verb
Chooses what to do after thinking about different possibilities.
She decides what movie we watch.
He decides where we go for dinner.
American English
How to pronounce decides
verbA2Very common word
dihSAIDZ
/dɪˈsaɪdz/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of decide
Decides is used with he, she, it, or a singular noun in the present tense.
Chooses what to do after thinking about different possibilities.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
third-person singular verb
Reaches a final opinion about something after thinking about it or looking at the facts.
The doctor decides that Maya needs more tests.
After checking the facts, she decides that the plan is too risky.
third-person singular verb
Settles a case or dispute, or determines the final result of a contest.
The judge decides the case in favor of the tenant.
The final vote decides the winner.
Useful expressions
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.
Related words & forms
Before -ing, the final e disappears: deciding, not decideing.