English · Word Candidate

decide

/dɪˈsaɪd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: decides · deciding

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Giải quyết, chọn, quyết định hoặc giải quyết

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Verb

The election will be decided on foreign policies.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To make a judgment, especially after deliberation.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đưa ra phán quyết, đặc biệt là sau khi cân nhắc

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Verb

You must decide between good and evil.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “decide” mean?

To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle.

Is “decide” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.