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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Instead, the majority, without explanation, chose a more relaxed test that denied her that right.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026

Some critics of the proposals say they chose not to marry because they wanted to keep finances totally separate.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

Amid the United States’ continued involvement in Middle East conflicts, Farjado recalls her son made clear he chose to put his life on the line for the United States of America.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2026

There, he will bless a plaque dedicated to Pope Francis -- who chose Lampedusa for his very first trip following his election in 2013 -- before celebrating mass in a sports field.

From Barron's • Jul. 4, 2026

I wrinkled my nose and chose the seat as far away from them as humanly possible.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin