Definitions

chose

[chohz] / tʃoʊz /

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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She had long blond hair covering her name tag, but she chose that exact moment to flip the hair over her shoulder.

From Literature

He shared custody of his two children, 11 and 8, when we met, but before long, both chose to live with us full-time.

From MarketWatch

His former teacher's influence played a major role in shaping his academic path, even though he ultimately chose to pursue biology rather than physics, which Jones jokingly refers to as a "softer science".

From BBC

Wirth, who organized a support group of AAA Insurance holders after the fire, chose not to and instead has her mail forwarded to her parents’ house.

From Los Angeles Times

"When I think back on my crash, I didn't stand in the starting gate unaware of the potential consequences. I knew what I was doing. I chose to take a risk," she added.

From BBC