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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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This forced prioritizing means that he chooses something worth doing, does it and moves forward.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The state ostensibly has a “merit selection” system, in which nominating commissions compose lists of the most qualified applicants for judgeships, and the governor chooses from the list.

From Slate • May 11, 2026

The panel's decision remains provisional for 21 days from the date on which Brown receives it, to allow time for him to refer his case to the parole board for reconsideration if he so chooses.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

"If it does proceed, whether Iran will allow safe passage or instead chooses to fire on escorted vessels is another open question."

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

I don't think Mr. Kreuk considers morals when he chooses who to sell to.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse