Decide upon

phrasal verb

To select or choose something after consideration.

After looking at all the options, they decided upon the blue paint for the bedroom.

phrasal verb

After looking at all the options, they decided upon the blue paint for the bedroom.

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Pro Tip 1/3

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.

Pro Tip 2/3

'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.

Pro Tip 3/3

Commonly used with nouns like 'plan', 'date', 'location'. Indicates a choice in a specific aspect.

They finally decided upon a venue for the wedding.

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