v. i. To determine; to form a definite opinion; to come to a conclusion; to give decision;
Who shall decide, when doctors disagree? Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
Our seat denies us traffic here;
The sea, too near, decides us from the rest. Fuller. [ 1913 Webster ]
So shall thy judgment be; thyself hast decided it. 1 Kings xx. 40. [ 1913 Webster ]
The quarrel toucheth none but us alone;
Betwixt ourselves let us decide it then. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
a.
adv. In a decided manner; indisputably; clearly; thoroughly. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Means of forming a decision. [ Obs. ] Beau. & Fl. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. decidens falling off. ] A falling off. [ R. ] Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who decides. [ 1913 Webster ]