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I’ve decided vs I decided

Both 'I've decided' and 'I decided' are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I've decided' is the present perfect tense, indicating a decision that was made recently or that still has relevance to the present. 'I decided' is the simple past tense, indicating that a decision was made at a specific point in the past.

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I’ve decided

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially when referring to a decision made recently or with relevance to the present.

Use 'I've decided' when you want to express a decision that has been made recently or that still has relevance to the present. It is in the present perfect tense.

Examples:

I've decided to go on a trip next month.
She's decided to change her career path.
We've decided to postpone the meeting until next week.

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Last updated: October 30, 2024

... I've Decided is where you will find all the pieces you need to put your success puzzle together to achieve your goals and dreams. The only piece of the ...
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Feb 3, 2022 ... Why I've Decided to Take My Podcast Off Spotify. Feb. 3, 2022.
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Mar 8, 2024 ... I've decided not to attend my fathers wedding despite him saying me and my daughters attendance is non negotiable.
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Oct 2, 2024 ... I've decided to join your cult. No Spoilers. First time ever reading and epic fantasy series as long as this one. I'm 50 pages in so far and ...
Oct 25, 2019 ... While the title 'coach' still weirds me out, I've decided to roll up my sleeves and begin coaching. (I'm anticipating coaching alongside angel ...

Alternatives:

I have decided
I've made up my mind
I've come to a decision
I've settled on
I've chosen

I decided

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially when referring to a decision made at a specific point in the past.

Use 'I decided' when you want to express a decision that was made at a specific point in the past. It is in the simple past tense.

Examples:

I decided to study abroad when I was in college.
He decided to quit his job and start his own business.
She decided to move to a different city last year.

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Last updated: October 30, 2024

I Decided (stylized as I Decided.) is the fourth studio album by American rapper Big Sean. It was released on February 3, 2017, through GOOD Music and ...
Feb 3, 2017 ... I Decided. is the fourth studio album by Big Sean, released on February 3, 2017 through GOOD Music… read more ». About “I Decided.” About “I ...
Listen to I Decided. on Spotify · Album · Big Sean · 2017 · 14 songs.
Sep 25, 2017 ... Eric Reid: Why Colin Kaepernick and I Decided to Take a Knee ... In early 2016, I began paying attention to reports about the incredible number of ...
Jul 26, 2018 ... My True South: Why I Decided to Return Home. 11 minute read. Thibodeaux In That Land of Perfect Day Photographs from Thibodeaux's first ...
I decided to take a break from drinking on January 20, 2019, I didn't know that weekend I'd had my last glass of wine, my last hangover and that I would end a ...
Jun 13, 2019 ... After discussing it with my family and giving it a lot of thought, I decided not to pursue a lung transplant.
Jul 28, 2021 ... The moment I decided to quit drinking. Tom used to think alcohol was essential to life. After being inspired by other people's stories of ...
Nov 14, 2015 ... rmcgibbo commented on Dec 30, 2015. No. I decided I don't care.
Feb 14, 2017 ... After being James, Peter, and William, I decided to stick with my Chinese name. Lots of word choices for ...

Alternatives:

I made a decision
I chose
I settled on
I made up my mind
I opted for

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