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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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The selection committee at S&P Dow Jones Indices has discretion when determining which eligible companies to add to the index and sometimes chooses not to make changes at the scheduled time.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Like most technology, the real challenge is how society chooses to use it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 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

That confidential information is hers to share, if she chooses, not yours.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Everyone wants to just pick their own partner, but Mrs. Fisher tells us we’ll actually be more productive by working with a partner she chooses.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist