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Meaning

To declare a decision or intent. ‘I’ve’ = ‘I have’ + the word ‘decided’ you are stating that you have made a decision or come to a conclusion.

Today’s Sentences

01

I’ve decided to get a dog.

Situation 1

The cake shop is busy today.

I think we’d better wait, there’s a line in front.

I’ve never seen it this busy.

Business seems good.

Situation 2

How long did they say it would take?

For battery replacements they say 30 minutes.

I think we’d better wait.

Yes, let’s wait and then go for lunch after.

02

I’ve decided to try surfing.

Situation 1

You’ve been late to practice every day this week.

Sorry coach.

Punctuality is just as important as discipline and respect.
I think we’d better try harder.

I’ll try to be at practice on time.

Situation 2

Our IVF cycle failed this time.

It’s ok.
Let’s try another round.

I think we’d better try harder.

Having a baby is important but I think we should practice self-care too.

03

I’ve decided to move to a bigger city.

Situation 1

It’s here somewhere!

We’ve been looking for your keys everywhere.

It’s here, I know it.

I think we’d better give up.

Situation 2

I can’t find it anywhere, I’ve been looking for the past hour.

I can’t believe you lost our wedding ring.

It’s here, don’t worry.

I think we’d better give up.

04

I’ve decided to start intermittent fasting.

Situation 1

I can’t believe you just said that.

I didn’t mean it that way.

I think we’d better change the subject, I’m getting annoyed.

Let’s talk about something else then.

Situation 2

Can I borrow some money?

I think we’d better change the subject.

Why?

I don’t lend money to my close friends.
It gets messy.

05

I’ve decided to read two books a month.

Situation 1

Did you get your lab results back?

Yes, I’ve got high cholesterol levels.

I think we’d better eat more vegetables.

Diet and exercise is the answer I guess.

Situation 2

I keep getting a cold.

I think we’d better eat more vegetables.

I think that’s a good idea.

More fruits, veggies, and some exercise.

Writer’s Note

Use ‘I’ve’ in a sentence when you are either speaking or writing informally. ‘I’ve’ is used in conversational and casual situations. Here are some examples:

  1. I’ve been to Seattle.
  2. I’ve tried bowling.
  3. I’ve finished my dinner.
  4. I’ve never had a girlfriend.
  5. I’ve never been mini-golfing.

Try them out! What activities, places, or things have you done in the past?

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