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verb
[no object] come to a resolution in the mind as a result of consideration: [with infinitive]:they decided to appoint someone else [with clause]:you’ve decided that a hedge is what you want [with object] cause to come to a resolution:this business about the letter decided me make a choice from a number of alternatives:she had decided on her plan of action I’ve decided against having children give a judgment concerning a matter or legal case:the courts decided in favor of the New York claimants [with object]:the judge will decide the case [with object] come to a decision about (something):we must decide the fates of the people who headed the coup [with object] resolve or settle (a question or contest):an exciting game was decided in a sudden-death overtime
