decides
v.v. to make a choice after thinking about several possibilities. You use this when you pick one option and stop wondering what to do.
v. to make a final choice or come to a conclusion after consideration. Transitive when followed by an object or a clause; intransitive when the act of choosing is the focus.
She decides which dress to wear for the party.
The committee usually decides on the winner after reviewing all the applications for at least three hours.
When a leader finally decides on a course of action, they must weigh the immediate benefits against the long-term consequences for the entire organization.
Often followed by a 'to' infinitive, a 'that' clause, or the preposition 'on'.
He decides to not goHe decides not to goWhen using an infinitive after this verb, the word 'not' should come before 'to'.