Decide - translation, pronunciation and examples
decide
choose
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When to use decide
快速决定
稍后决定
一起决定
现在决定
谨慎决定
decide usage examples
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the main, neutral verb meaning to make a decision
focuses on selecting one option from several; very close to 'decide' but emphasizes the act of choosing
phrasal verb meaning to decide on an option after consideration or discussion
to choose one option, often implying preference; somewhat more formal/stylized
informal synonym of 'choose'; casual and common for simple selections
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decide belongs to the topic "Teamwork, Calls and Meetings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
decide synonyms
What's the difference between decide / choose / settle on / opt for / pick / resolve
the main, neutral verb meaning to make a decision
We need to decide by Friday.
Нам нужно принять решение до пятницы.
focuses on selecting one option from several; very close to 'decide' but emphasizes the act of choosing
She chose the blue shirt.
Она выбрала синюю рубашку.
phrasal verb meaning to decide on an option after consideration or discussion
They settled on a date for the meeting.
Они определились/выбрали дату встречи.
to choose one option, often implying preference; somewhat more formal/stylized
We opted for the cheaper model.
Мы выбрали/предпочли более дешевую модель.
Pick a card from the deck.
Выбери карту из колоды.
more formal; can mean to settle an issue or to decide firmly (often after discussion)
They resolved the dispute.
Они урегулировали спор.
formal; often means to establish or find out something, or to decide based on evidence
The test will determine the cause.
Тест определит причину.
can mean to finish something or to reach a conclusion/decision; often about inference rather than choosing
We concluded that it was unsafe.
Мы пришли к выводу, что это небезопасно.
formal/legal verb meaning to make an official decision or judgment (often by a court or authority)
The court ruled that he was guilty.
Суд постановил, что он виновен.
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How to pronounce decide and what this word means
decide translation: решать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce decide
/dɪˈsaɪd/
decide translation
решать
decide examples
Let's decide which project we'll tackle in the team meeting.
decide transcription
/dɪˈsaɪd/, /dɪˈsaɪd/
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Questions about this word
decide meaning: what does it mean?
choose
decide pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
decide is pronounced as /dɪˈsaɪd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
decide definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Let's decide which project we'll tackle in the team meeting. Translation: Давайте решим, за какой проект мы возьмёмся на командном собрании.
Is decide part of Calls and Meetings vocabulary?
Yes, decide (решать) can be learned in the Calls and Meetings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is decide part of Teamwork vocabulary?
Yes, decide (решать) can be learned in the Teamwork topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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