Definitions

choose

[chooz] / tʃuz /

VERB

pick, select

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept adopt appoint cast designate determine elect embrace favor judge love name prefer single out take want

STRONG

co-opt crave cull desire espouse excerpt extract fancy finger glean predestine separate slot sort tag tap weigh will winnow wish

WEAK

call for commit oneself decide on discriminate between draw lots feel disposed to fix on make choice make decision make up one's mind opt for see fit set aside settle upon sift out tab take up wish for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abstain disallow dislike hate ignore receive refuse reject repudiate repulse

STRONG

insert neglect not want

Example Sentences

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The announcement of the project coincides with this week’s 2026 Choose France summit, which President Emmanuel Macron is hosting to encourage foreign investment.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Choose a resistance training routine that fits your lifestyle and stick with it over time.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

Choose a short shape that catches little bits: orecchiette, gemelli, fusilli.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

Choose to let go of harmless slights and petty conflicts.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

No. Choose a poem that speaks to you.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell

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