<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>decided, de·cid·ing.</li><li>to solve or conclude (a question, controversy, or struggle) by giving victory to one side: The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff.</li><li>to determine or settle (something in dispute or doubt): to decide an argument.</li><li>to bring (a person) to a decision; persuade or convince: The new evidence decided him.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>decided, de·cid·ing.</li><li>to settle something in dispute or doubt: The judge decided in favor of the plaintiff.</li><li>to make a judgment or determine a preference; come to a conclusion.</li></ul>