DECIDE (ON) Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

decide (on)

verb

Definition of decide (on)

as in to opt (for)

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The Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners will be tasked with selecting the department’s new leader.

— Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026
At the Hästens Sleep Spa in Coimbra, Portugal, for example, guests select their preferred pillow firmness at check-in—a small detail designed to make the bed feel more personalized.

— Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026

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Guests often choose the property for its proximity to Hanifaru Bay, famed for its seasonal gatherings of manta rays.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Reher said buyers should look at conditions in their target market before choosing whether to borrow or pay cash.

— Bilin Lin, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026

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decided (upon)

decide (on)

decider

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