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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Still, she’s planning to add a marketing minor—along with her animation and games major—in case AI makes finding work in her chosen field too difficult.

From The Wall Street Journal

As the soaring oil price hits their economies, they might choose to cash in some of their gold.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many of the allegations that resurfaced this week were common knowledge , which has left some wondering why ABC chose to risk casting Paul.

From BBC

"Young consumers are choosing gyms and leisure centres over traditional alcohol-centric socialising, such as pubs," he adds.

From BBC

Since then, there has been a measurable increase in "artists voluntarily choosing to interrupt their own performances," according to the 2023 European Festival Report.

From BBC

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