decide

verb

1. 1

   reach, make, or come to a decision about something

   We finally decided after lengthy deliberations

2. 2

   bring to an end; settle conclusively

   The case was decided

   The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff

3. 3

   cause to decide

   This new development finally decided me!

4. 4

   influence or determine

   The vote in New Hampshire often decides the outcome of the Presidential election