decided

• Beschreibt etwas, das klar, bestimmt oder eindeutig ist; wird auch für eine Person verwendet, die in ihrem Handeln oder ihren Meinungen fest und entschlossen ist.

Describes something that is clear, definite, or unmistakable; also used to describe a person who is firm and resolute in their actions or opinions.

1. Clear and unmistakableB2formal

   Very clear, definite, and beyond any doubt.

   Eindeutig und unmissverständlich

   • There was a decided improvement in her health after the treatment.
   • He showed a decided lack of interest in the discussion.
   • The team has a decided advantage over their opponents.

   Synonymeclear-cutdefinitedistinctevidentmarkedobviouspronouncedunmistakable

   Antonymeambiguousequivocalindefiniteuncertainunclear

2. Resolute and determinedB2formal

   Having a firm and unwavering opinion or intention.

   Entschieden

   • She was decided in her refusal to accept the offer.
   • He spoke with a decided tone of authority.
   • The committee was decided on the new policy.

   Synonymedeterminedemphaticfirmresoluteresolvedstrong-willedunhesitatingunwavering

   Antonymefalteringindecisiveirresoluteundecidedvacillatingwavering

• Verb, das den Prozess bezeichnet, nach Abwägung von Möglichkeiten zu einer Entscheidung oder einem Urteil zu gelangen.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a choice or judgment after considering options.

1. A2formal

   To make a choice or judgment after considering options.

   Sich entscheiden

   • We need to decide what to do next.
   • She decided to study medicine.
   • He couldn't decide between the two jobs.

   Synonymechooseconcludedetermineelectoptresolveselectsettle

   Antonymeditherequivocatehesitatevacillatewaver

2. Resolve or settleB1formal

   To settle or determine an issue or dispute.

   Entscheiden

   • The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff.
   • They decided the matter at the meeting.
   • The committee decided on the new policy.

   Synonymeadjudicatearbitrateconcludedetermineresolverulesettle

   Antonymevacillatewaver

3. Determine or causeB2formal

   To cause something to happen or be a particular way.

   Bestimmen

   • The weather decided the outcome of the game.
   • Her speech decided the vote.
   • Fate decided their meeting was inevitable.

   Synonymeconditioncontroldeterminedictategoverninfluenceregulateshape