decided
Translation
decided
Examples
She decided to change her job.
She decided to change her job.
He decided against the first option.
He decided against the first option.
They decided that it was time to leave.
They decided that it was time to leave.
Grammar Patterns
((to-inf)) to choose to do something She decided to leave.
((on sth.)) to choose something from a number of possibilities We decided on the red one.
((that-clause)) to conclude after consideration He decided that it was too late.
Similar Words
Synonyms: determined, chose, resolved; Antonyms: hesitated, wavered
Etymology
Past tense and past participle of 'decide'. The '-ed' suffix indicates a completed action.
Memory Tips
The '-ed' ending shows the decision is in the past; the choice has been made.