Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Decide”
To choose what you will do or think about something after thinking about it.
Word Family of Decide
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- I decided to stay home instead of going to the party. A1
- The judge will decide the case after hearing all the evidence. A2
- We need to decide on a meeting time before Friday. A1
Word Form Patterns for Decide
-sion
Adds **-sion** to form a noun describing an action or result. Example: decide → decision.
Origin and Word Formation of Decide
From Latin decidere: de- (away from) + caedere (to cut). Originally meant to cut off debate.
Decision-making is a core English speech act. Phrases like 'Have you decided?' or 'I've decided' are extremely common in daily interaction.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Decide
Wrong: She decided to going to university next year.
Correct: She decided to go to university next year.
After 'decided to', use the base form of the verb (go), not the gerund (going).
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Decide
What are the word forms of “decide”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “decide”?
“decide” is primarily a verb. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “decide” come from?
From Latin decidere: de- (away from) + caedere (to cut). Originally meant to cut off debate.