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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Either way, you can still apply for any school you choose.

From BBC

I owned the fact that I chose a dangerous profession.

From BBC

And in her own fashion choices, Sheinbaum has similarly chosen to give credit where she says it's due, and to uplift those she can along the way.

From Barron's

She thinks the monthly fees might be deterring buyers, who have many condos on the market to choose from.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nearly all of it went on cards chosen to maximize points for his honeymoon.

From The Wall Street Journal

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