definition of
decide

[1] #1 decide v. [make up one's mind, determine] reach, make, or come to a decision about something; "We finally decided after lengthy deliberations". wn

[2] #2 decide v. [settle, resolve, adjudicate] bring to an end; settle conclusively; "The case was decided"; "The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff"; "The father adjudicated when the sons were quarreling over their inheritance". wn

[3] #3 decide v. cause to decide; "This new development finally decided me!". wn

[4] #4 decide v. influence or determine; "The vote in New Hampshire often decides the outcome of the Presidential election". wn