decide

v 1: reach, make, or come to a decision about something; "We

finally decided after lengthy deliberations" [syn: {make

up one's mind}, {determine}]

2: bring to an end; settle conclusively; "The case was

decided"; "The judge decided the case in favor of the

plaintiff" [syn: {settle}, {resolve}]

3: cause to decide; "This new development finally decided me!"

4: influence or determine; "The vote in New Hampshire often

decides the outcome of the Presidential election"