to appeal

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to consult

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to contest

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to disgust

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to favor

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favorite

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to go for

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to shy away from

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The origin of the idiom "make up one's mind" can be traced back to Middle English usage. The term "make up" in this context refers to the act of completing or finalizing something. The phrase implies the idea of resolving or settling one's thoughts or intentions on a particular matter. It is used in various contexts and occasions to describe the process of reaching a decision or forming a firm opinion. It can be employed in personal, social, or professional settings.

What is the origin of the idiom "make up one's mind" and when to use it?

to [make] up {one's} mind

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to pick out

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to put up with

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to think over

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to [take] account of {sth}

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to turn to

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would rather

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decision maker

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dislike

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preference

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resolution

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taste

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dGFzdGU&hash=544e8bb0c244fc4164c663ff93cb3856b535251a&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

criteria

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liking

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=bGlraW5n&hash=bd58fdfe79c71c722ded33f2141261e254d055ca&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

tendency

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alternatively

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to please

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instead

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to disrespect

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to die

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Here you will learn some English words about preference, such as "appeal", "favor", "pick out", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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