Synonyms for decide
40 synonyms for “decide”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Decide as in “determine”
verb: reach, make, or come to a decision about something
- determine
- choose
- resolve
- judge
- appoint
- select
- elect
- separate
- desire
- accept
- adopt
- opt
- adjudicate
- find
- prefer
- pick
- designate
- cast
- embrace
- rule
- conclude
- vote
- establish
- will
- regulate
- poll
- decree
- wish
- govern
- purpose
- extract
- intend
- ascertain
- ensure
- fix
- predestine
- preponderate
- winnow
Decide as in “settle”
verb: bring to an end; settle conclusively
- settle
- seal
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