to come to a decision

Examples

• All

• Hopefully, Rob and Kristen will come to a decision soon regarding their future.

  Blog text (26)

• After serious thought and consideration, we've come to a decision.

  The Experts (1989)

• Now, you have to come to a decision.

  The Last Kung Fu Monk (2010)

• Have you come to a decision?

  Maybe I Do (2023)

• You must come to a decision.

  Francesco (1989)

• And then when you come to a decision about what you want to do, you call me.

  Main Street (2010)

• I wonder whether I want to visit her, yet I cannot come to a decision.

  Fiction book (1996)

• I had actually come to a decision, but I wanted to check it with her before acting.

  Fiction book (1996)

• So how long does it take for the government to come to a decision?

  Blog text (6)

• Finally, they came to a decision.

  Fiction book (1991)

Synonyms

D

to decide

vsto come to a decision

∞ 1.0

To make a choice after thinking about the options

is expressed differently but focuses on reaching that same outcome by thought

C

to choose

vsto come to a decision

∞ 1.0

Pick one thing or person from a group

is often used for more careful thought rather than quick picking among options

M

to make a decision

vsto come to a decision

428 1.0

To choose what to do after thinking about the options

is an alternative phrase that emphasizes reaching that outcome after weighing options

C

to conclude

vsto come to a decision

381 3.1

To decide something after looking at the facts

is more neutral, focusing on selecting among options rather than judging evidence

O

to opt

vsto come to a decision

219 3.2

To choose one thing from two or more options

often covers the same action but the key stresses thorough thought beforehand

M

to make the call

vsto come to a decision

135 3.7

To decide what to do in an important situation

is the more neutral phrase for reaching an outcome without urgent action

O

to opt for

vsto come to a decision

75 3.5

Choose one thing from several available

is slightly broader, covering both careful and casual processes of reaching an outcome

R

to resolve

vsto come to a decision

45 3.4

To decide firmly to do something

is less about firmness and more about reaching an outcome after weighing options

P

to pull the trigger

vsto come to a decision

• Informal

25 4.9

Decide to do something after thinking about it for a while

is more neutral, focused on selecting an option rather than immediate irreversible action

C

to come to a conclusion

vsto come to a decision

17 3.0

To make a final decision after thinking

is the usual everyday way to describe reaching that outcome after thought

C

to come to judgement

vsto come to a decision

• UK

2 6.9

To make a final decision about a disagreement after hearing both sides

is used more generally and less tied to authority or legal resolution

A

to arrive at a decision

vsto come to a decision

1 2.9

To choose what to do after thinking about the options

is the same general idea but uses a different phrasing to say so

S

to settle upon

vsto come to a decision

1 3.9

To pick one thing after thinking about the choices

is usually applied more broadly and does not stress group agreement

M

to make up one's mind

vsto come to a decision

1 3.2

Decide after thinking about the choices

is more formal and general phrasing for the same process of reaching an outcome

Antonyms

P

to postpone

214 3.4

To delay something until a later time because of a problem

W

to waffle

19 8.3

To delay giving a clear answer or making a choice

How Final

to finalize

• US

73 3.8

to decide

∞ 1.0

to come to a decision

21 2.7

to consider

3 2.4

to weigh your options

2 3.8

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology