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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Depending on where you’re coming from, you can choose from Amtrak, Metrolink, Metro Rail and Metro Bus.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Yes, but users should choose a VPN that supports peer-to-peer traffic and has a firm no-logs policy.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

"You could choose to send them quickly or slowly depending on the nature of the observation. And the only way to do that is if you have two propulsion systems, which is now possible."

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

You can choose the year to start the reduction and how much the cut will be, and keep changing it to keep up with the news.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“I didn’t know the camper was going to be wrecked. Now, which tree do you want? If you don’t choose, I’ll choose for you.”

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret

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