decide vs rule

decide is not a noun while rule is a noun.

decide and rule both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
decide	No	No	Yes	No
rule	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, rule is a hyponym of decide; that is, rule is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than decide:

decide: reach, make, or come to a decision about something
rule: decide with authority

Other hyponyms of decide include measure, measure out, mensurate, choose, pick out, select, take, will, seal, purpose, resolve, decree, orient, orientate, adjudicate, judge, try, govern, order, regularise, regularize, regulate.

decide (noun)	rule (noun)
	measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths
	a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
	something regarded as a normative example
	a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
	a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
	(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems
	prescribed guide for conduct or action
	(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
	directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted
	any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order
	dominance or power through legal authority
	the duration of a monarch's or government's power

decide (verb)	rule (verb)
reach, make, or come to a decision about something	keep in check
bring to an end; settle conclusively	decide with authority
cause to decide	decide on and make a declaration about
influence or determine	mark or draw with a ruler
	exercise authority over; as of nations
	be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
	have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac

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