Synonyms for decided
dɪˈsaɪ dɪdde·cid·ed

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1. decided

   The headstrong person is not to be stopped in his own course of action, while the obstinate and stubborn is not to be driven to another's way. The headstrong act; the obstinate and stubborn may simply refuse to stir. The most amiable person may be obstinate on some one point; the stubborn person is for the most part habitually so; we speak of obstinate determination, stubborn resistance. Stubborn is the term most frequently applied to the lower animals and inanimate things. Refractory implies more activity of resistance; the stubborn horse balks; the refractory animal plunges, rears, and kicks; metals that resist ordinary processes of reduction are termed refractory. One is obdurate who adheres to his purpose in spite of appeals that would move any tender-hearted or right-minded person. Contumacious refers to a proud and insolent defiance of authority, as of the summons of a court. Pertinacious demand is contrasted with obstinate refusal. The unyielding conduct which we approve we call decided, firm, inflexible, resolute; that which we condemn we are apt to term headstrong, obstinate, stubborn. Compare PERVERSE.

   Synonyms:
   contumacious, determined, dogged, firm, fixed, headstrong, heady, immovable, indomitable, inflexible, intractable, mulish, obdurate, obstinate, opinionated, persistent, pertinacious, refractory, resolute, resolved, stubborn, unconquerable, unflinching, unyielding

   Antonyms:
   amenable, complaisant, compliant, docile, dutiful, gentle, irresolute, obedient, pliable, pliant, submissive, teachable, tractable, undecided, wavering, yielding

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1. decided

   Synonyms:
   determined, ruled, resolute, firm, unwavering

   Antonyms:
   undecided, unsettled, irresolute, vacillating

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1. distinct, decidedadjective

   recognizable; marked

   "noticed a distinct improvement"; "at a distinct (or decided) disadvantage"

   Synonyms:
   discrete, clear-cut, trenchant, distinguishable, distinct

   Antonyms:
   indefinite

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1. decidedadjective

   Synonyms:
   determined, unwavering, unhesitating, resolute

2. decidedadjective

   Synonyms:
   unequivocal, categorical, positive, absolute

3. decidedadjective

   Synonyms:
   unquestionable, undeniable, indisputable, certain, clear, beyond all question, beyond a doubt, past dispute

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1. decidedadjective

   Synonyms:
   unequivocal, determined, pronounced, unwavering, positive, incontrovertible

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1. List of paraphrases for "decided":

   decides, agreed, decision, determined, chosen, chose, decisions, ruled, decide, resolved, opted, deciding, committed, determine

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1. Charlize Theron:

   We were in a relationship and then it didn't work anymore. And we both decided to separate. That's it.

2. Emmanuel Macron:

   The Caledonians have chosen to remain French. They decided that freely.

3. Malaak Compton-Rock:

   After much contemplation and 19 years of marriage, Chris and I have decided to go our separate ways, my children remain at the center of my life, and their well-being is my top priority. It is in this spirit that I sincerely ask that their privacy and the privacy of our family be respected during this transition in our lives.

4. Ryan Lizza:

   I am dismayed thatThe New Yorkerhas decided to characterize a respectful relationship with a woman I dated as somehow inappropriate, i am sorry to my friends, workplace colleagues, and loved ones for any embarrassment this episode may cause. I loveThe The New Yorker... But this decision, which was made hastily and without a full investigation of the relevant facts, was a terrible mistake.

5. Casey Chambers:

   I decided to go to Outside BlizzCon to continue to share the message, but I am also holding out hope that we can convince Activision Blizzard to change Activision Blizzard mind and apologize about this.