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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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Travelers can always choose to eat before the flight or bring food aboard the plane.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

“Let those who have the power to unleash wars choose peace! Not a peace imposed by force, but through dialogue!” he said in his Easter address.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The Ministry of Justice said blitz courts were a flexible approach that judges may choose to deploy.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

They worried about college admissions and which shade of polish to choose at the nail salon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

I don’t want Aunt Melissa to think I’m an irresponsible babysitter, so I choose a bag of cheddar popcorn.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller