verb

decide

Translation

to decide, to determine, to resolve

I can't decide what to wear.

She decided to go to the party.

The court will decide the case.

((to-inf)) to decide to do sth. She decided to go to the party.

((what/which/how to-inf)) to decide what/which/how to do sth. I can't decide what to wear.

((on sth.)) to decide on sth. We decided on the blue car.

((that ...)) to decide that... They decided that he was guilty.

Synonyms: determine, choose, resolve

From Latin 'decidere' (to cut off), from 'de-' (off) + 'caedere' (to cut). The idea is to 'cut off' other options.

Imagine 'cutting off' all other choices with scissors to make a final decision.