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

Ex: Before purchasing a new car , it 's wise to consider factors like fuel efficiency and maintenance costs .
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to weigh
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to consider all the possible outcomes and different aspects of something before making a definite decision

Ex: As a responsible consumer , he weighs the environmental impact of products before making purchasing decisions .
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to carefully consider all aspects of a situation or decision

Ex: Before signing the contract , make sure to think through all the terms and conditions .
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to consider a matter carefully before reaching a decision

Ex: Let's think the options over before making a final decision.
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to decide
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to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

Ex: I could n't decide between pizza or pasta , so I ordered both .
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to pick
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to choose someone or something out of a group of people or things

Ex: Can you help me pick the best color for the living room walls ?
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to choose
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to decide what we want to have or what is best for us from a group of options

Ex: The chef will choose the best ingredients for tonight 's special .
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to select
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to choose someone or something from a group of people or things

Ex: Only a few students were selected for the advanced program .
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to opt
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to choose something over something else

Ex: The company decided to opt for a more sustainable packaging solution to reduce environmental impact .
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to decide on something after careful consideration

Ex: After careful consideration , they determined that the collaborative approach would be most effective .
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to decide something, after considering all possible alternatives

Ex: They eventually settled upon the third option.
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to personally choose someone or something with care and attention

Ex: The boutique owner carefully hand-picked the fashion items to ensure a curated and unique collection.
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to go for
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to choose something among other things

Ex: I 'll go for the salmon from the menu ; it 's my favorite dish .
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to choose among a group of people or things

Ex: They asked the children to pick out their favorite toys .
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to choose a particular option or course of action

Ex: The committee needed to decide on a date for the upcoming event that suited everyone .
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to choose something or someone, often after careful consideration

Ex: When selecting a new phone , he decided to plump for the model with the best camera features .
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