decide on/upon

phrasal verb

decided on/upon; deciding on/upon; decides on/upon

: to choose (something) after thinking about the possible choices

He decided on blue rather than green.

I am having trouble deciding on a gift for them.

Examples of decide on/upon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Ethics Commission still has to decide on a fine for Metrose. —Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Apr. 2024

Yet after three days of meetings, the cabinet has yet to decide on a response. —Russell Goldman, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024

After veteran coach Tara VanDerveer retired, Iriafen entered the transfer portal and has yet to decide on her next school. 4. —Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024

Israel’s war cabinet is determined to respond — but has yet to decide on the timing and scope. —Alexandra Banner, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024

Keep scrolling for more of our favorite finds — just don’t take too long to decide on one since the sale ends soon. —Brittany Vanderbill, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024

The government has until April 1 to decide on a new law to allow the community to avoid being drafted. —Kelsey Ables, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024

On May 4, voters will decide on five propositions that address a sweeping wish list, including security, stadium improvements, buying new buses and other needs throughout the district, which encompasses over 94 square miles with 35,722 students. —Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2024

Glendale voters will decide on the two during the upcoming primary election on July 30. Voters of the Cactus, Sahuaro and Yucca districts will also decide this summer who represents them on the council. —Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024