decide

1. Reach, make, or come to a decision about something (synset 200699355)
   "We finally decided after lengthy deliberations"
   entail: debate, deliberate - discuss the pros and cons of an issue
   subtypes:

   • measure, measure out, mensurate - determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of
   • choose, pick out, select, take - pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
   • will - determine by choice
   • seal - decide irrevocably
   • purpose, resolve - reach a decision
   • decree, rule - decide with authority
   • orient, orientate - determine one's position with reference to another point
   • adjudicate, judge, try - put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of
   • govern, order, regularise, regularize, regulate - bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
   same as: determine, make up one's mind
2. Bring to an end;
   Settle conclusively (synset 200700621)
   "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"
   is a type of: end, terminate - bring to an end or halt
   subtypes:

   • judge - determine the result of (a competition)
   • adjust - decide how much is to be paid on an insurance claim
   same as: adjudicate, resolve, settle
3. Cause to decide (synset 200701251)
   "This new development finally decided me!"
   causes: decide, determine, make up one's mind - reach, make, or come to a decision about something
   is a type of: cause, get, have, induce, make, stimulate - cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
4. Influence or determine (synset 200703643)
   "The vote in New Hampshire often decides the outcome of the Presidential election"
   is a type of: determine, influence, mold, regulate, shape - shape or influence; give direction to

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