decide
verb (used with object)
to solve or conclude (a question, controversy, or struggle) by giving victory to one side.
have decided
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present perfectof decide.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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"But I have decided to keep sailing for many more years."
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
"We have decided not to enter the Grammys this year," BTS members said in coordinated posts on their individual Instagram accounts.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
The AI system appeared to have decided to hack Hugging Face as the quickest route to answer a benchmarking question, said Ariel Herbert-Voss, chief executive of the cybersecurity firm RunSybil.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
“After 7 wonderful seasons at SNL I have decided it’s time for my next chapter,” the actor wrote Thursday on Instagram.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
I have decided to tell this story because I have learned that I do have a voice.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
