To reach a conclusion or form a judgment or opinion about (something) by reasoning or consideration, To reach a decision; make up one's mind, To make a judgment, especially after deliberation, transitive verb_ To bring to a termination, as a question, controversy, struggle, by giving the victory to one side or party; to render judgment concerning; to determine; to settle, To cause someone to come to a decision, verb_ influence or determine, reach, make, or come to a decision about something, bring to an end; settle conclusively