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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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

Fringe is also a win for the public, who have a wide variety of acts and times to choose from.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

A referee will choose to activate it if a player is taking too long.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 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

“Plus, it’s secondhand. Buying used helps keep clothes out of the landfill. I could take you to the store and you could choose some things for yourself. If you wanted.”

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

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