chooses

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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A White House spokesperson did not comment on whether the appointment would impact Trump’s Fannie-Freddie plans but wrote that the “President chooses the best and most talented people to serve in his Cabinet.”

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

"Yeah, of course, whatever the club chooses," Gogic said.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Lauren, the influencer who advised Kennedy’s campaign, said that while he doesn’t begrudge other influencers accepting sponsorship, he chooses not to.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Just double-check that the spot it chooses is actually open — AI chatbots don’t always use the most up-to-date information.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Toño chooses these words by opening a little book he got from an English class.

From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads