to decide; to determine; to make up one's mind · decision

Instead of going to Europe, I decided to go to America.

It's been a long time coming; but tonight, because of what we did on this day, in this election, at this defining moment, change has come to America.

There will be setbacks and false starts. There are many who won't agree with every decision or policy I make as president. And we know the government can't solve every problem.

Is it right for a doctor to decide when someone should die?

He finally decided to get married.