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I've decided to vs I decided to

Both "I've decided to" and "I decided to" are correct and commonly used in English. The choice between them depends on the context and personal preference. "I've decided to" implies a more recent decision, while "I decided to" can refer to a decision made at any time in the past.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 1126 views

I've decided to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "I've decided to" when referring to a decision that was made recently or is still relevant in the present.

Examples:

  • I've decided to go on a trip next month.
  • I've decided to change my career path.
  • I've decided to start exercising regularly.
  • I've decided to + (verb). I've' is short for 'I have' and including the word 'decided' you are stating that you have made a decision or come to a conclusion.
  • 1 day ago ... Chafee: 'I've decided to end my campaign'. Please enable flash to watch this video. Sorry, this video is not available. Your browser does not ...
  • I've decided to hand over a lot of my responsibilities to my assistant manager. I've decided to help you move to your new house. I've decided to interview the ...
  • I've decided to marry bacon. I'm tired of living in the shadows. It's time to come out of the pantry closet. Now that the Supreme Court has ruled that everyone has ...

Alternatives:

  • I have decided to

I decided to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "I decided to" when referring to a decision that was made in the past, regardless of how long ago.

Examples:

  • I decided to study abroad when I was in college.
  • I decided to buy a new car last year.
  • I decided to learn a new language a few months ago.
  • I decided to call my record 'Inside Out' because that's my motto about life. I don't think you ever succeed at trying to be anyone else but who you truly are.
  • Mar 28, 2013 ... On Saturday 29th March 2003, I decided to die. I was 19 years old. I was living in the town I was born in, a violent, Mad Max, post-industrial ...
  • 1 day ago ... 126. 127. 128. I decided to make a green screen codec for the heck of it, well, if you find any use of it enjoy. (imgur.com). submitted 7 hours ago ...
  • Why I decided to lose weight (Part 1). My natural state. In September 2009, after I became one of dozen people to swim the Catalina Channel in both directions ...

Alternatives:

  • I made the decision to
  • I chose to

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