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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States that opt in won’t be allowed to impose additional regulations or pick and choose which organizations are added to the list if they meet the law’s requirements.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

A spoof is only as successful as its dumbest joke, and these two films have plenty to choose from.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

If you choose CDs, consider building a ladder so that portions of your money mature at regular intervals and remain accessible.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Poland's foreign minister has indicated Zelensky may choose not to attend.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“Okay, Clara can choose what we do when the project is all pau.”

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

choose

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