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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Although the octopuses did not always choose the shortest path, they became faster at reaching the correct location as the trials progressed.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

President Mohamud has been attempting to move Somalia towards democratic elections, replacing a system in which clan elders choose MPs, who in turn select a president.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“Choose life . . . I chose not to choose life. I chose somethin’ else,” says Mark Renton at the start of “Trainspotting.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Defendants can choose to litigate in federal court, which can cost a significant amount of time and accumulate a mountain of legal fees.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

There is no way to choose your telephone operator.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

choose

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