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what did you decide vs what have you decided

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They are interchangeable and can be used to inquire about another person's decision. The choice between 'what did you decide' and 'what have you decided' depends on personal preference or the context in which they are used.
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what did you decide

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to ask about a decision that someone has made in the past.

Examples:

  • What did you decide about the job offer?
  • I'm curious, what did you decide in the end?
  • May 15, 2014 ... Hi everybody, I have got a question. Is there any difference between these two sentences? 1) How did you decide? 2) What did you decide?
  • Mar 5, 2023 ... What did you decide? Hi all, just wondering if anyone from this group has ended up choosing to have kids or making the decision to remain ...
  • Mar 30, 2019 ... 1. What have you decided? 2. What did you decide? Which one would you rather use to ask about a decision that affects the present?
  • Dec 11, 2016 ... What did you decide for Paladin Danse? Fallout 4 Spoilers. I was wondering what everyone decided to do with Paladin Danse once they figured ...
  • Jul 7, 2021 ... ... an example of a time in which you had to make a Swift decision? What did you decide and what was the outcome? All related (48). Recommended.
  • Aug 8, 2023 ... Act 3 Wyll Choice - What did you decide? Act 3 - Spoilers. I was wondering what people chose for the contract choice in Act 3, where you ...
  • What Did You Decide About the Pie Stand? Published May 28, 2021. A few weeks ago, I posted a couple of polls on my Facebook business page, The World Needs ...
  • Feb 11, 2023 ... What did you decide to do in the episode 2 hostage scene? Discussion. r ...
  • Aug 27, 2002 ... What did you decide? I've started polishing. Got my Dual Cyclo and away I go. Pictures to come! BUT!! I have ...
  • Jul 8, 2022 ... Everything I got for the new album! What did you decide to pre-order? Are you gonna wait for the album to drop? Collection.

Alternatives:

  • What was your decision?
  • What choice did you make?

what have you decided

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to ask about a decision that someone has made, with a focus on the present result of that decision.

Examples:

  • What have you decided about the vacation destination?
  • I'm eager to know, what have you decided for dinner?
  • Mar 3, 2015 ... "What have you decided?" is a question. You are asking me about the decision I've made. "What you have decided" is telling me what my decision ...
  • From Team Tony: What have you decided to change in your life lately, and why?
  • Mar 30, 2019 ... 1. What have you decided? 2. What did you decide? Which one would you rather use to ask about a decision that affects the present?
  • Oct 19, 2024 ... What have you decided to call them now that you know… Canto VII Spoiler. Those who finished part 2 probably know that our blond Don isn't the ...
  • Jul 18, 2017 ... What have you decided today? All related (51). Recommended ... What have you decided of your future now? I will retire at 65 and will ...
  • Dec 14, 2022 ... [PS5] What have you decided - Performance Mode OR Ray Tracing ? Witcher. 60FPS is SO clean. The RT / resolution is nice too but it's so ...
  • What Have You Decided? Did you know I was a Pastor's wife my whole marriage? Yep. Twenty years. Did you know I'm not anymore? I mean, I am still a wife, and ...
  • Jul 19, 2018 ... What have you decided of your future now? I will retire at 65 and will continue my hobbies,play golf and visit with friends a litte more ...
  • What Have You Decided? I was going through my cell phone trying to clean up some space, like most of us do or have to do from time to time, and I ran across ...
  • Jan 16, 2018 ... Now I'm not totally happy with any choice...Maybe I need to find pics of dirty M3s for all colors to be fair. What have you decided?

Alternatives:

  • Have you made a decision?
  • What is your choice?

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