Decide (verb)

1. Come to a judgment or opinion about something after careful consideration.
2. Make a choice or decision about something.
3. Settle or resolve something by making a decision.
4. Make up one's mind about something.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french decider, from latin decidere, from de- "off, away" + caedere "cut".

Examples:

1. She decided to go to college.
2. He decided to take the job.
3. They decided on a course of action.
4. The jury decided the defendant was guilty.
5. We decided to postpone the meeting.