| v. t. | 1. | To cut off; to separate. |
| 2. | To bring to a termination, as a question, controversy, struggle, by giving the victory to one side or party; to render judgment concerning; to determine; to settle. | |
| v. i. | 1. | To determine; to form a definite opinion; to come to a conclusion; to give decision; |
| Verb | 1. | decide - reach, make, or come to a decision about something; "We finally decided after lengthy deliberations" Synonyms: make up one's mind, determine |
| 2. | decide - 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 - cause to decide; "This new development finally decided me!" | |
| 4. | decide - influence or determine; "The vote in New Hampshire often decides the outcome of the Presidential election" |
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