decides
Translation
to decide, to determine, to resolve
Examples
She decides to leave early.
She decides to leave early.
The court decides the case tomorrow.
The court decides the case tomorrow.
He decides what to do next.
He decides what to do next.
Grammar Patterns
((to-inf)) to choose to do (sth.) She decides to leave early.
((sth.)) to make a choice about (sth.) The court decides the case tomorrow.
((wh-clause)) to choose what/where/etc. He decides what to do next.
Similar Words
Synonyms: determine, resolve, choose; Antonyms: hesitate, waver, dither
Etymology
From Latin 'decidere', from 'de-' (off) + 'caedere' (to cut). Literally 'to cut off' other possibilities.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'cutting off' all other options with scissors until only one choice remains.