Use 'decide upon' to show a choice made after careful thinking, not a quick or random decision. She decided upon studying law after considering all her career options.
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Final Decision
'Decide upon' implies that a final choice has been made and there will be no further changes. The committee decided upon the winner after extensive discussions.
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Common Pairings
Commonly used with nouns like 'plan', 'date', 'location'. Indicates a choice in a specific aspect. They finally decided upon a venue for the wedding.