How to Use "Decide" with Example Sentences

decide (v): to make a choice after thinking about it

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Used with adverbs:

"We need to eventually decide on a vacation spot."
(eventually, finally, ultimately)

"Please decide wisely."
(wisely, sensibly)

"Do I need to decide immediately?"
(immediately, quickly)

"She suddenly decided to join them on their trip."
(suddenly)

"He reluctantly decided to go to the party."
(reluctantly)

"They collectively decided to close the business."
(collectively, unanimously)

Used with verbs:

"I am unable to decide what to do."
(be + unable to, cannot)

"You have to decide between the two candidates."
(have to, must)

"I will try to decide tonight."
(try to)

Used with prepositions:

"We cannot decide between the two plans."
(between)

"The couple will decide on a restaurant."
(on)

"The company decided against the design."
(against)

Used with nouns:

"The court will decide."
(court, judge, jury, voter)

"The panel will decide the case."
(case, date, election, issue, matter, strategy, winner)