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/dɪˈsaɪd/

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Meaning

To choose what to do after thinking about it, so you are no longer unsure.

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Word origin

From Latin decidere, meaning to cut off or settle, from caedere, to cut.

Origin
Latin
Root
decidere

Grammar

Verb typeregular (decide, decides, decided)

Examples

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"Decide" means to choose after thinking.

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"Decides" is the form used with he, she, or it.

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"Decided" is the past form of "decide".

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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 10: decide, hurry, lord and 7 more words.