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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For every match, you either choose a winner or a draw.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

So here’s how my son chose his first credit card — along with some lessons that can help you choose yours.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Vanguard, which pioneered index mutual funds, says that about 30% of retirement account holders choose equity funds if they’re offered by plan sponsors, and most are indexed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“So I just decided to choose to be a fighter.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

“It’s what you choose to do now that’s at issue.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

choose

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