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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His stepmother's statement continued: "You caused this... You who has talent for business enough to make money chose the one way that hurts people."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

In a recent interview, Ortiz said he chose not to inform police because he hadn’t believed that Hatley was being truthful.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

In interviews, he has emphasized that his time working at Trader Joe’s was never something to be ashamed of, but rather only something others chose to misunderstand.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

His buddy chose another track that was distinctly non-metal and non-punk.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

He chose a perfect daisy and, using his handkerchief to avoid being soiled by the sap, carefully cut through the stem with his penknife.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig