v. 25B6; verb
she decided to become a writer : RESOLVE, determine, make up one's mind, make a decision; elect, choose, opt, plan, aim, have the intention, have in mind, set one's sights on.
research to decide a variety of questions : SETTLE, resolve, determine, work out, answer; informal sort out, figure out.
the court is to decide the case : ADJUDICATE, arbitrate, adjudge, judge; hear, try, examine; sit in judgement on, pronounce on, give a verdict on, rule on.