No. 16,385 in Russian
решился
"Decided" or "dared."
In a sentence
Я наконец решился сказать правду.
I finally decided to tell the truth.
Here, 'решился' indicates a firm personal decision made after hesitation or courage gathering.
Он решился на рискованное путешествие.
He decided on a risky journey.
This usage of 'решился' implies making a bold choice despite potential risks.
После долгих раздумий они решились переехать.
After long deliberation, they decided to move.
In this sentence, 'решились' demonstrates a collective decision made after consideration.
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