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decide on

verb
  1. To choose (something) after carefully considering one's options. · I'm having trouble deciding on where to get food.
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I feel that I oughtn’t to decide on anything without consulting him.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 59 · C1
“I must not decide on my own performance.”
Pride and Prejudice, p. 103 · B2
Pardon me for neglecting to profit by your advice, which on every other subject shall be my constant guide, though in the case before us I consider myself more fitted by education and habitual study to decide on what is right than a young lady like yourself;” and with a low bow he left her to attack Mr.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 111 · B2
Darcy had to decide on the propriety of his friend’s inclination; or why, upon his own judgment alone, he was to determine and direct in what manner that friend was to be happy.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 215 · B2

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