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DECIDES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Decides.

Decides - as a verb

Reach, make, or come to a decision about something

Example: "We finally decided after lengthy deliberations"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
determinemake up one's mind
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bring to an end; settle conclusively

Example: "The case was decided"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adjudicateresolvesettle
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
endterminate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to decide

Example: "This new development finally decided me!"

Influence or determine

Example: "The vote in new hampshire often decides the outcome of the presidential election"

Example Sentences

"She decides to go for a run every morning."
"He decides to quit his job and travel the world."
"The committee decides to postpone the meeting until next week."
"My sister decides to become a vegetarian."
"After much consideration, he decides to buy a new car."
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Word Game Points

Is DECIDES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, decides is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DECIDES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DECIDES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, decides is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DECIDES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is DECIDES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, decides is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DECIDES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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