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decide

decide

Meaning of decide

English

to make a choice after thinking about it

Deutsch

nach Abwägung von Möglichkeiten und Folgen eine Wahl treffen

decide

Pronunciation

British English
/dɪˈsaɪd/
American English
/dɪˈsaɪd/

decide with German translation

decide usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

We decide on the earlier train.

Wir entscheiden uns für den früheren Zug.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

She decides on the offer today.

Sie entscheidet heute über das Angebot.

decide synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between decide, make a decision, choose, pick, settle on, opt for, determine, and resolve

M
🇬🇧English
make a decision

Stresses the act of deciding.

very often

ENWe need to make a decision today.

🇬🇧English

To pick between options.

A2very often

ENShe chose the blue shirt.

🇬🇧English

Informal; for simple choices.

A2very often

ENPick a card from the deck.

S
🇬🇧English
settle on

To finally choose after discussion.

B1often

ENThey settled on a date for the meeting.

O
🇬🇧English
opt for

To prefer one option; slightly formal.

B1often

ENWe opted for the cheaper model.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

Formal: to settle or establish.

B2often

ENThe test will determine the cause.

🇬🇧English

To decide firmly; formal.

B1often

ENThey resolved the dispute.

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decide belongs to the topic "Calls and Meetings →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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decide meaning: what does it mean?

to make a choice after thinking about it

decide pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

decide is pronounced as /dɪˈsaɪd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

decide definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Wir entscheiden uns für den früheren Zug. Translation: We decide on the earlier train.

Is decide part of Calls and Meetings vocabulary?

Yes, decide can be learned in the Calls and Meetings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is decide part of Teamwork vocabulary?

Yes, decide can be learned in the Teamwork topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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