decide

Meanings

• reach, make, or come to a decision about something
  • "We finally decided after lengthy deliberations"
• bring to an end; settle conclusively
  • "The case was decided"
  • "The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff"
• cause to decide
  • "This new development finally decided me!"
• influence or determine
  • "The vote in New Hampshire often decides the outcome of the Presidential election"

Synonyms

adjudicate, determine, make up one's mind, resolve, settle