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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The team from South America chose to spend this summer in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, and occasionally leave the beach when it takes on Saudi Arabia, Cabo Verde and Spain in the group stage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

"Instead, they chose a response that will likely reinforce the stereotypes they should be working to change."

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Lazaro, who chose not to disclose his last name due to ongoing concerns over his safety, is a member of Lucha Zapoteca.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

He is running unopposed and describes himself as “a solid no” for data centers, unlike Massingill, who chose not to seek reelection.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

“Thanks—my mother chose it because she hoped my life would be full of happiness.”

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar