decide on
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle on
Meanings
Make a final choice about something
Why “on”? After weighing options, the mind settles on one choice.
“They decided on the blue sofa.”
“We decided on the small venue.”
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agree on
Same on pattern: decision
Reach a shared decision about something
pass on
Same on pattern: decision
Give something to another person; Politely refuse an offer; Die, used as a polite expression
settle on
Same on pattern: decision
Reach a final decision after considering options
sleep on
Same on pattern: decision
Wait until the next day before deciding; Ignore or miss a good chance while it is available
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