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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Those who choose to marry would also give greater thought to whether a partner is truly suitable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

The specific foods people choose appear to play an important role in determining how many flavanols they actually consume.

From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2026

“There are a lot more qualified players that choose the path of high school soccer rather than the full-time academies,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

If you’re working, you’ll see a reduction in benefits, but it isn’t permanent like when you choose to claim early.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

“You make it sound as if there are different winds to choose from,” she said, not wholly convinced.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

choose

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