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Grammar : Verb
Spell : dih-sahyd
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈsaɪd

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Définition of decide

Origin :
  • late 14c., "to settle a dispute," from Old French decider, from Latin decidere "to decide, determine," literally "to cut off," from de- "off" (see de-) + caedere "to cut" (see -cide). For Latin vowel change, see acquisition. Sense is of resolving difficulties "at a stroke." Meaning "to make up one's mind" is attested from 1830. Related: Decided; deciding.
  • verb make a determination; settle an issue
Example sentences :
  • Let me hear from your own lips the words that must decide my destiny.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • I do not presume to decide whether all that is believed has the inward significancy.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • Still, I must tell you all about certain things before you decide.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • To decide the question, I read two books; one agrees with you, and the other with Hardy.
  • Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
  • I cannot decide which way to turn to reach Fifth Avenue again.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • What is left for the sovereign power to decide on, if this right be denied him?
  • Extract from : « A Theological-Political Treatise [Part IV] » by Benedict of Spinoza
  • She would have got it, too, if it had been left to the Corn Women to decide.
  • Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin
  • The three generals now held a council of war, to decide on a plan of campaign.
  • Extract from : « Stories from Thucydides » by H. L. Havell
  • Moreover, the question should be left to Monseigneur; he alone should decide it.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • My heart is still true to him; so, shall I decide against myself?
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

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