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Verbs of Mental Processes - Verbs for Decision-Making

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to decision-making such as "consider", "select", and "determine".

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Categorized English Verbs Denoting Mental Processes
to consider

to think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion

Ex: I need to consider whether to accept the promotion. 
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to weigh
to weigh
[Verb]

to carefully consider different facts, possibilities, or consequences before making a decision

Ex: Emma weighed the advantages and disadvantages before accepting the job. 
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to think through

to carefully consider all aspects of a situation or decision

Ex: I need some time to think the project through before presenting it to the team. 
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to think over

to consider a matter carefully before reaching a decision

Ex: I will think the job offer over during the weekend. 
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to decide
to decide
[Verb]

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

Ex: He had to decide whether to accept the job offer. 
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to pick
to pick
[Verb]

to choose someone or something out of a group of people or things

Ex: She carefully picked a ripe apple from the tree. 
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to choose
to choose
[Verb]

to decide what we want to have or what is best for us from a group of options

Ex: When you go shopping, remember to choose quality over quantity. 
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to select
to select
[Verb]

to choose someone or something from a group of people or things

Ex: The coach carefully selects players for each match based on their skills and performance. 
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to opt
to opt
[Verb]

to choose one option or course of action from among alternatives

Ex: Emily opted for the cheaper hotel near the station. 
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to determine

to decide on something after careful consideration

Ex: After evaluating the options, she will determine the most cost-effective solution for the company. 
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to settle on

to decide something, after considering all possible alternatives

Ex: After much deliberation, she settled on a color for the living room walls. 
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to hand-pick

to personally choose someone or something with care and attention

Ex: The manager hand-picked the team members for their specific skills and experience. 
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to go for
to go for
[Verb]

to choose something among other things

Ex: She couldn't decide between the two dresses, so she went for the one with the floral pattern. 
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to pick out

to choose among a group of people or things

Ex: Out of all the puppies, he picked out the one with the white patch on its forehead. 
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to decide on

to choose a particular option or course of action

Ex: After much deliberation, they finally decided on the location for the company retreat. 
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to plump for

to choose something or someone, often after careful consideration

Ex: After reviewing the menu, she decided to plump for the vegetarian option. 
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