decide on
A2 neutral inseparable transitive
In simple words
To choose something after thinking about it.
Meanings
1 A2 neutral
To make a final choice between options after consideration.
"We finally decided on a date for the wedding — it's going to be in June."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B1 formal
To officially determine or rule on something (in a formal or legal context).
"The committee will decide on the proposed changes at next week's meeting."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Very common in everyday English. Often followed by a noun or gerund. Interchangeable with 'decide upon' in most contexts, though 'decide on' is far more frequent in modern speech.
Commonly used with
name plan venue date option career
Forms
Base
decide on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
decides on
he/she/it
Past simple
decided on
yesterday
Past participle
decided on
have + pp
-ing form
deciding on
continuous
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